Transactional Accountant
Daimler Truck AG
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milton Keynes • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Take ownership to ensure the correct, timely and transparent recording of all Sub-ledger Ledger (Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable) transactions with a focus on General Ledger transactions relating to banking, in the relevant period.
- Own the Balance Sheet AR/AP reconciliation process, ensuring open topics are cleared effectively to minimise the financial exposure to the business arising from open un-cleared / unreconciled items.
- Maintain Balance Sheet backing schedules to an appropriate level of detail to enable review / sign-off by Head of Accounting and Tax and to evidence that adequate controls are in place to external and internal auditors. Perform the necessary tests for Internal Controls (ICS).
- Own the month-end Intercompany confirmation process. Analyse and resolve differences with counterparty companies as appropriate, with the support of the Accounts Assistant.
- Responsibility for compiling and submitting the Quarterly VAT return to HMRC. Lead the compilation of the workings on a monthly and quarterly basis, working closely with the Financial Reporting Accountant.
- Main point of contact for the DTFS UK external VAT advisors, responsible for implementing improvements or changes in line with the latest tax regulations.
- Be the VAT subject matter expert for the business. Keep the Head of Accounting & Tax fully informed of any VAT matters arising and escalate important topics, as appropriate.
- Plan and coordinate the annual PSA / Incentive returns for MBT FS UK, by supporting the Assistant Accountant to prepare the schedules. Conduct review of schedules and produce the final computation, ensuring submission to HMRC within the annual deadline.
- Collaborate effectively with the Customer Operations and Collection teams to ensure ad-hoc customer transactions (e.g. CHAPS payments, Faster payments refunds) are handled in a timely way to maintain high level of customer satisfaction.
- Work as part of a team within the finance department to support the achievement of the teams goals and objectives, working especially closely with the Financial Reporting Accountant.
- Provide cover and support to the Financial Reporting Accountant to ensure all critical accounting tasks are adequately covered during holiday periods and during periods of peak workloads.
- Provide guidance, direction and mentoring support to the Accounts Assistants and highlight identified training and development needs to the Head of Accounting & Tax.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant or currently study for professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
- Good understanding of Internal Controls, audit requirements, reporting standards, (IFRS, UK GAAP)
- Advance Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and data warehouse skills
- Ability 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
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayableGeneral LedgerBalance Sheet reconciliationVAT returnInternal ControlsIFRSUK GAAPAdvanced ExcelData warehouse
Soft skills
communicationpresentationattention to detailanalytical skillsproactive investigationownershipproblem-solvingteam collaborationmentoringdiplomacy
Certifications
ACACIMAACCA