Graduate Apprentice - Finance and Controlling

About us

At Daimler Truck UK Ltd, we are responsible for the Sales and Marketing of Daimler Truck products across the UK, including Mercedes‑Benz Trucks—a brand globally recognised for quality, reliability, and innovation. Our vehicles support a wide range of industries, from logistics and retail to construction and long‑haul transportation, providing customers with efficient, safe and driver‑focused solutions.

Mercedes‑Benz trucks are engineered to deliver outstanding performance, advanced safety systems and exceptional driver comfort, helping businesses operate reliably and efficiently every day. We are firmly committed to leading the future of sustainable transportation, with a strong focus on fuel efficiency, emissions reduction and enhanced safety across our product portfolio.

About the role

The Finance and Controlling Apprentice supports the delivery of accurate financial accounting and effective business controlling while developing the skills expected of a degree‑level finance professional. The role is split broadly 50/50 between accounting and controlling activities, including transactional finance support, reconciliations, journals, and month‑end tasks, alongside management reporting, variance analysis, and performance monitoring. The role builds a strong foundation in financial control, commercial awareness, and data analysis, with responsibility increasing over time in line with the apprenticeship programme.

What You’ll Be Doing

Controlling: 

Permanent Tasks

• Support financial reporting through preparation of revenue, volume, and margin reporting outputs

• Perform data validation and checks from SAP to Reports to ensure accuracy of financial information

• Complete reconciliations across revenue, orders, invoicing, and stock

• Support month-end close activities including preparation of accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Assist with dealer payments and credit note calculations, ensuring accurate financial treatment

• Maintain key financial data files (pricing, discounts, campaigns) to support accurate reporting

• Support preparation of weekly and monthly performance reporting

   

Ad hoc and Analytical Support

• Provide ad hoc support through data analysis, variance investigation, and preparation of supporting information for business decisions

• Assist with campaign, pricing, and incentive scheme reviews through data validation and reconciliation

• Support approval processes (e.g. Power of disposal forms) through data gathering and preparation of supporting documentation

• Contribute to reporting packs, presentations, and ongoing process improvement activities

Accounting:

Permanent Tasks

• Reporting, including preparation and submission of reporting such as ONS and payment practices reporting. Responsible for any follow up queries and resolutions required.

• Assistance on clearing and reconciling suspense accounts in relation to AR, AP and GL, and for producing balance sheets reconciliations in relation to these accounts

• Assisting on supporting management and the wider business with queries relating to Accounting, being a key contact and support to the wider business

• Responsible for ensuring that all balance sheet accounts have been reconciled and producing a summary of all balance sheet accounts for the month end

• Assisting with key balance sheet reconciliations and account clearings, working with our shared service partners Accenture

 Ad hoc Support

• Provide additional support to the AR, AP and GL functions during staff absences

About you

You will be studying towards, or eligible to begin, a Level 7 Accounting qualification (such as a graduate apprenticeship under CIMA or ACCA), supported by a degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline, alongside a minimum of Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and English. You will bring a sound understanding of financial principles, accounting concepts and broader business operations, with an appreciation of governance, controls and the importance of compliance within a finance environment.

You will have strong capabilities in Excel and Microsoft Office, with the potential to develop these to an advanced level, and demonstrate excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting. With a naturally analytical mindset and keen attention to detail, you will be confident in problem-solving and applying rules, including constructively challenging where there may be non-compliance.

You are a clear and professional communicator, able to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. Whether through education, work experience or placements, you will have gained some exposure to finance, accounting or business environments. Above all, you will be proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn, demonstrating curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong customer-first approach, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including dealers, customers and suppliers.

What we'll give you

Alongside the opportunity to work for a great business that is passionate about everything we do, we offer a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus structure. You’ll be able to join our pension scheme, and you’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, free on‑site parking, and hybrid working based out of our Head Office in Willen, Milton Keynes.

We’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, with access to colleague wellbeing resources including our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders. You’ll also have access to a range of voluntary benefits that you can choose from to suit your lifestyle.

We’re invested in your growth too, providing the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential, along with regular reviews to support your apprenticeship progress. 

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 application form, attach your current CV. Simple.

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