Assistant Management Accountant

Network Rail; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days (plus buy/sell)

Pension schemes

Travel discount (Rail/Underground)

Volunteer or carers leave (5 days)

Rail/Underground travel subsidies (up

Gym access

Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail seeks an entry-level financial accountant to support consolidated financial reporting, budgeting and forecasts across business units. The role emphasizes accuracy, governance and timely reporting within Band 5 remuneration in the UK.

You will work with the finance team to prepare reports, analyse performance, manage debt collection support and ensure compliance with accounting standards while pursuing professional accounting qualifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Willingness to pursue an accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of consolidated results of business plans, results and forecasts.
• Assist in the analysis of periodic financial performance of individual business units against objectives (including budgets and forecasts).
• Prepare and distribute appropriate financial reports to budget holders to support financial control and aid performance management and target achievement.
• Assist in the provision of investment/project accounting services as required.
• Promulgate awareness of financial and corporate governance standards, and support and monitor compliance.
• Assist in supporting the timely collection of business unit debts and payment of business unit creditors.
• Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to the business areas.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting standards

Education

Progress toward accounting qualification

Job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About The Role

Salary- Band 5. £30,119

What's In It For You

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Your Experience And Skills

Key Accountabilities

• Support the provision of consolidated results of business plans, results and forecasts.
• Assist in the analysis of periodic financial performance of individual business units against objectives (including budgets and forecasts).
• Prepare and distribute appropriate financial reports to budget holders to support financial control and aid performance management and target achievement.
• Assist in the provision of investment/project accounting services as required.
• Promulgate awareness of financial and corporate governance standards, and support and monitor compliance.
• Assist in supporting the timely collection of business unit debts and payment of business unit creditors.
• Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to the business areas.

Essential

• Knowledge of current accounting standards.
• Commitment to working towards an accountancy qualification.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Desirable

• Experience in management accounting role.
• Financial management systems experience.