Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Opportunity information

Salary £20000 per year
Duration 18 months
Advert closing date 06/03/2023

Description

The Assistant Accountant Apprentice role is an exciting opportunity to work within our new entity, Daimler Truck Financial Services UK (DTFS UK) which went live in 2022. This role is integral to shaping the future of DTFS UK and supporting the creation of a successful business.

The primary responsibilities for the role include:

• Work with the accounting team to post manual accounting entries to both the general ledger and sub ledger.
• Responsible for daily accounting services, transactions and cash management.
• Support the transactional accountant with the maintenance of records and approval workflows checking all guidelines are followed.
• Monitor all intercompany payable and receivable accounts insuring accuracy resolving discrepancies quickly.
• Support preparation of various reports including VAT return, balance sheets reconciliation and other reports needed within the finance and controlling division.

About you

• You are detail orientated person with a good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Eager to learn and start an apprenticeship-training course, hosted by MK College.
• 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) questions.

What is in it for you?

We will offer you a competitive salary. On top of that, you will be able to join our pension scheme and you will get a flexible benefits pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you. You will also spend 1 day a week at MK College studying towards an accounting apprenticeship.

Perks of the role:

• Annual discretionary bonus 8%
• Private medical insurance
• 40% income protection
• Two times life assurance

We are here to support you – we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, as well as flexible opportunities to support work life balance. We will also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

Through the doors of Daimler Truck Financial Services, you will find a passionate team working to put our customers first. We know that to keep this team motivated, we need to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and develop. We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are. We believe our backgrounds, experiences, and cultures contribute to our shared experience and shape who we are and what we do. The diversity of our colleagues reflects the diversity of our customers. This diversity is the driving force behind our ideas.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above.

Training to be provided

• Assistant Accountant Level 3
• Training with Milton Keynes College
• Ongoing training, support and development with the employer

Things to consider

Skills required

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Future prospects

We are part of the Larger Daimler Truck brand and would aim to move into a permanent role within the company as a vacancy arises.

Hours per week 37.5
Working week Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Apprenticeship standard Assistant accountant (Level 3)

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, MK15 8BA