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This is a temporary position for c.12 months, anticipated until January 2026.
ABOUT US
As Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS), we are one of the largest financial and mobility services companies in the commercial vehicle industry and a fully integrated division of the globally operating Daimler Truck AG. We simplify our customers' business with a variety of tailored financing and service solutions and support them on the path to environmentally friendly, autonomous and safe driving.
DTFS is active in around 16 markets with more than 1,900 employees, with DTFS UK being the subsidiary for the UK market. Our focus is on supporting the sale of Trucks and Buses through the provision of tailored finance packages to customers. Our colleagues and our values-based culture are essential strengths that contribute significantly to our success.
Become part of our team! You make the difference - YOUMAKEUS
As part of our great team here at Daimler Truck, we have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Reporting Assistant Accountant to join us on a temporary basis for around 12 months. This role is perfect if you’re looking to be responsible for Financial Accounting and Controlling tasks, ensuring full coverage of critical daily and monthly tasks that include: preparation of financial statements for monthly reporting to Head-Office, balance sheet reconciliations and commercial support on financial data.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Working within the Finance and Controlling (F&C) Team will include:
* Being responsible for the posting of manual accounting entries to both the general ledger and the sub ledgers (Accounts Receivables and Payables) for daily and month-end tasks with guidance from the team.
* Support the preparation of the annual statutory accounts (UKGAAP) for the DTFS legal entity. This includes being a contact in the statutory audits process and coordinating internal and external audit requirements. Work closely with the Chief Accounting Officer to ensure coordination across all business areas.
* Supporting the wider F&C team with preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring open topics are cleared effectively to minimise the financial exposure to the business arising from open un-cleared/unreconciled items.
* Support the Transactional Accountant in the submission of the quarterly VAT return.
* Support the development of DTFSUK systems including Miles e.g. regression testing.
* Support the wider F&C team with ad-hoc performance analysis, cost/benefit analysis for projects, any financial reporting requirement, Corporate Controlling (TM1 submissions), business modelling for monthly forecasting and RoRAC (Return on Risk Adjusted Capital) calculations.
* Provide cross functional support to the wider business ensuring adequate accounting input is given to the business.
* Work as part of a team within the finance department to support the achievement of the team’s goals and objectives, working especially closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Finance. Provide cover and support to the Transactional Accountant to ensure all critical accounting tasks are adequately covered during holiday periods and during periods of peak workloads.
This is just an example of the areas you will be involved with as you work as part of the team to support the achievement of the Finance department’s goals and objectives, ensuring all critical accounting tasks are adequately covered.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
As well as the opportunity to work for a great business who are passionate in everything that we do, you'll be able to join our pension scheme and you'll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you.
We work flexibly with hybrid working (typically 2 days per week at our work space) and when working onsite you’ll be based at our brand-new offices at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes.
We're here to support you - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders. What's more, we'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.
Qualifications
THAT’S WHY YOU ARE A MATCH
You may have all/some of these skills:
* Qualified accountant or currently studying for a professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA).
* Good understanding of Internal Controls, audit requirements, reporting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP).
* Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and data warehouse skills.
* Outgoing personality to communicate, present effectively and diplomatically with senior management.
* Excellent attention to detail, highly analytical and proactive investigation skills.
* Proactive attitude, willing to take ownership of problems and resolve them to a satisfactory conclusion within pre-determined timeframes. The ability to ask the “right” (problem/solution focused) question.
You don’t bring everything with you? No problem! We look for skills but hire for attitude!
#MAKEYOURMOVE and apply now – we‘re looking forward to it!
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people of any community. If you would like any support or any adjustments please let us know so we can look to support you during your application process and/or in your employment with us.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a temporary position for c.12 months, anticipated until January 2026.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Once you click apply, we’ll take you through to the Daimler (our parent company) careers portal. Here, you’ll need to complete a short 10-minute application form, attach your current CV and submit your salary expectations. Simple.
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