Assistant Accountant - Industrial Placement

Mercedes-Benz Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes Automobilunternehmen in England sucht einen Assistant Accountant für ein 12-monatiges Praktikum, das im Sommer 2026 beginnt. Sie sind verantwortlich für die Sicherstellung der Richtigkeit von Finanzdaten und das Durchführen von Kontoabstimmungen. Sie arbeiten unter Druck, kommunizieren effektiv mit verschiedenen Abteilungen und erhalten ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt sowie 25 Tage Urlaub pro Jahr. Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten und Unterstützung zur Erreichung Ihres Potenzials werden ebenfalls angeboten.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

25 Tage Urlaub pro Jahr

Zugang zu einem Rentensystem

Qualifications

• Kenntnis von Excel ist erforderlich.
• SAP Kenntnisse wünschenswert, Schulung wird angeboten.
• Fähigkeit, unter Druck zu arbeiten und Ergebnisse zu erzielen.

Responsibilities

• Tägliche Treasury-Verfahren unterstützen und wirtschaftliche Erklärungen bereitstellen.
• Tägliche Geschäftsberichte an verschiedene Abteilungen liefern.
• Externe Umfragen für das Office for National Statistics durchführen.

Skills

Gute Excel-Kenntnisse

Gute SAP-Kenntnisse

Teamfähigkeit

Starke analytische Fähigkeiten

Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Zeitmanagementfähigkeiten

Job description

Aufgaben Job Title: Assistant Accountant - Industrial Placement
Closing Date: 26 January 2026
Industrial Placements are only applicable for university students and will be a 12-month fixed term contract, commencing summer 2026 and ending summer 2027.

About us

At Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, our employees are at the heart of our business. We provide a range of financial solutions designed around the changing needs of our diverse customers. We support the individuality of our colleagues and ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and develop. We value and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and aim to deliver outstanding customer experience.

How you'll play your part

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out varied tasks to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data, and undertake reconciliations related to the company accounts to meet statutory and company month‑end reporting deadlines.

Main Accountabilities

• Assist in daily Treasury procedures using Bloomberg software and provide economic explanations to non‑Finance staff.
• Support the delivery of daily business report summaries to various departments.
• Complete external surveys for the Office for National Statistics, the Bank of England and the FLA within tight time frames.
• Assist in month‑end activities, including raising journals and running operating expenditure reports for all departments within MBFS.
• Invoice partner companies for subsidy payments.
• Support account reconciliations for different individuals within the Finance department.
• Undertake ad‑hoc tasks/analysis as requested by management or the team, including project work as priorities change during the year.
• Attend and support preparation for meetings with senior Directors.

About you

• Good knowledge of Excel.
• Good knowledge of SAP desirable, with training provided.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve results while promoting company behavioural values.
• Flexible and able to multi‑task to meet specified deadlines.
• Strong team player with the ability to learn tasks quickly and make appropriate decisions.
• Analytical, investigative and strong reconciliation skills.
• Good time‑management skills, with responsibility for planning and prioritising workload.
• Effective communicator with Finance and non‑Finance staff of all levels.

What's in it for you?

You will work in a fast‑paced environment with a great team and culture, receive a competitive salary and 25 days holiday per year, and have access to a pension scheme. We support wellbeing through an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, Inclusion Advocates, and flexible opportunities to support work–life balance. You will be encouraged to develop through training and support to reach your potential.

What's next?

When you apply, you will complete a short online application and include your current CV. You will answer application questions, including your current salary. The recruitment process respects UK legislation and considers only candidates with the right to work in the United Kingdom. Reasonable adjustments are available and flexible working options can be discussed.

Managing your data

We care about your personal data. By submitting an application, you consent to its processing in accordance with GDPR. Your data is processed within our secure application tracking system, Taleo, and will be stored for the necessary period. For further information, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].