Finance Analyst: Accounting Operations

Railpen; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Darlington is seeking a motivated Finance Analyst for a permanent role in a hybrid working environment. The successful candidate will support treasury operations and assist with payments and reconciliations. This role values detail orientation and a proactive approach to process improvement, making it ideal for both recent graduates and those with early career experience in finance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous annual bonus plan

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in treasury, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accounting operations preferred.
• Ability to work towards deadlines and maintain financial controls.
• Proactive in identifying process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support treasury pillar within accounting operations.
• Assist with daily payments and bank reconciliations.
• Work with finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Process-driven

Collaborative

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Overview

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst to join our Finance Team on a permanent basis in our Darlington offices. This role operates in a hybrid working environment.

Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.

Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here.

The role

The Finance Analyst will support the treasury pillar within accounting operations, assisting with daily payments, bank reconciliations, and transactional processes. You’ll be responsible for inputs into the sub ledger and general ledger close process, working within a robust financial control’s framework. A key part of the role is working closely with finance teams as well as the wider business to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will also identify opportunities for improvement across the process systems under your control.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The person

We’re looking for a motivated Finance Analyst to join our Finance team. Experience across treasury, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accounting operations, including sub ledger and general ledger inputs would be a distinct advantage, however this isn’t essential. You will have the ability to work towards clear daily deadlines, support financial controls, and contribute to process improvements – all while looking to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance.

You will be detail focused, structured, and thrive in a process driven, transactional finance environment. You take ownership of your work, meet deadlines with accuracy, and are proactive in identifying ways to improve processes. Collaborative and motivated to learn, you’re ready to build a long-term career in finance, whether you’re a recent graduate or have some early career experience.

Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for.You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members.

What we can offer you

Rewarding you

• A competitive salary (depending on experience)

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Generous annual bonus plan

• We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay

• 4x Life Assurance cover

• Colleague referral scheme

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee assistance programme

• Health cash plan

• Eye care vouchers

• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle

• We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave

• Buy and sell holidays

• Give as you earn scheme

• Paid volunteering days

• Flexible half days leave

• Electric vehicle leasing

• Cycle to work scheme

Next Steps

Please apply through the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on Thursday 18th September 2025.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life