Assistant Management Accountant x2 -Cardiff St Patrick's House

Network Rail; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway organization in Cardiff is seeking a Financial Support Assistant to provide a comprehensive financial and management accounting service. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of accounting standards, advanced Excel skills, and a commitment to pursuing an accountancy qualification. The position offers a salary of circa £28,000 per annum with a closing date for applications on 17th November 2025.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of consolidated results of business plans, results and forecasts.
• Assist in the analysis of periodic financial performance.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports to budget holders.
• Assist in investment/project accounting services as required.
• Promulgate awareness of financial standards and monitor compliance.
• Assist in timely collection of business unit debts.
• Support the team to deliver comprehensive accounting service.

Skills

Knowledge of current accounting standards

Commitment to working towards an accountancy qualification

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

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Brief Description

Assist and support the provision of a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to the business areas.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

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

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

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

How to apply (External)

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum

Closing date: 17th November 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted. There are 2 positions available.

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