Job Description

Tasks



This is a great role if you're looking to have responsibility for the key transactional accounting tasks of DTFS UK.





You'll have the oversight of Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, and Bank and Cash processes to ensure business exposure and risk is minimised by the timely payment, receipt and allocation of company cash-flows. You will have also have responsibility for the timely and accurate submission of the quarterly VAT return to the Tax Authorities (HMRC).





We are one of the largest financial and mobility services companies in the commercial vehicle industry and our focus is on supporting the sale of Trucks and Buses. We do this by simplifying our customers' business with a variety of tailored financing and service solutions.





Our colleagues and our values-based culture are essential strengths that contribute significantly to our success. Make your move! You make the difference - YOUMAKEUS



WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT





Working in this role, the key purpose will be to have responsibility for the key transactional accounting tasks of DTFS UK.





Your key accountabilities will include:


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 UKexternal 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 anof 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.

In addition you will own relationships with internal and external partners, you'll provide cross functional support to the wider business and support the development of our systems.



Your job description will provide further details of each of these responsibilities.

Job number:
4816
Publication period:
08/18/2025 - 08/31/2025
Location:
Milton Keynes
Organization:
Daimler Truck Financial Services UK Limited
Job Category:
Finance/Controlling
Working hours:
Full time
To Location: Milton Keynes, Daimler Truck Financial Services UK Limited

Contact


Marc Bungard

Email: marc.bungard@daimlertruck.com