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closed 4th Aug 2025

Accounting Team Leader job

Accounting Team Leader

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Limited Tongwell Street, Milton Keynes, MK15 0YA, GB Remote
Dependent on Experience per year
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Job Details

Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-Time
Department: Accounts

Job Description

Are you a qualified finance professional with a passion for leadership, accuracy, and operational excellence? Daimler Truck UK is looking for a confident, strategic, and hands-on Accounting Team Leader to oversee our Trucks & Buses accounting function and outsourced finance operations.

  • This is a Full-Time position.
  • Please note: We are currently only considering applications from those with a current right to work in the UK.
  • Salary Circa £60k, depending on experience, Plus benefits.
  • Closing date: 4 August 2025

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Trucks Accounting team, including setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and developing team members.
  • Oversee monthly financial reporting under IFRS, including GAAP adjustments and inter-company reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to Daimler AG.
  • Act as the primary liaison with Accenture Shared Services, driving performance across P2P, O2C, and R2R functions.
  • Support financial planning and forecasting, including balance sheet planning and financial adjustments.
  • Lead accounting aspects of local and HQ projects, offering strategic insights for decision-making.
  • Prepare annual financial statements and manage the external audit process.
  • Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting in collaboration with the Tax Manager and external stakeholders.
  • Manage monthly cash flow forecasting and address variances with DAG

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with a strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in accounting, including leadership roles.
  • Experience in both professional accounting firms and multinational corporations.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau). (Essential)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial matters to diverse audiences.
  • A detail-focused, analytical mindset with a clear ability to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure.

What we'll give you

As well as the opportunity to work for a great business who are passionate in everything that we do, we'll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you'll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague’s car scheme. On top of that, 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'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.

What’s next?

Once you click apply, we’ll take you through to the Daimler Truck careers portal. Here, you’ll need to complete a short 10-minute application form, attach your current CV and submit your salary expectations. Simple.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Education: Bachelor's (required)
Experience: Accounting, including leadership roles: 8 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK15 0YA

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Work from home

Additional Benefits

  • Company Pension
  • Company Car

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