Financial Accountant

Colas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company based in Greater London is seeking a Financial Accountant. This role plays a crucial part in the Financial Control team, focusing on financial reporting and technical accounting. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong grounding in technical accounting and control, ensuring effective coordination and reconciliation of fixed assets and lease accounting as per IFRS16 standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA or ACCA required.
• Strong grounding in technical accounting and control.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fixed asset accounting and reconciliation.
• Handle IFRS16 lease accounting requirements.
• Prepare statutory accounts and control changes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem solver

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA

Job description

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you’ll be at home. You’ll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there’s a role for every talent and a close‑knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

Why We’re Great

• We value everyone as part of the same team.
• We treat everyone as equals – and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
• We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
• We’re renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

About Us

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure. At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on‑track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years’ experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed or maintained by Colas Rail.

Leading by Our Values

Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing are at the heart of everything we do.

• We Respect our employees, celebrate diversity and foster a culture of safety, care and respect for everyone we interact with. We care about our employee’s wellbeing and create an environment of inclusivity and support.
• We Commit by showing up wholeheartedly. When we commit together, we invest in everyone’s success. We invest in our customers, our teams and our colleagues, and we lead with safety, integrity, passion, purpose, ethics and transparency.
• We Share as we all hold knowledge that could and should be shared, enabling us to grow and making us a strong collective. We have a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.
• We Pioneer to push boundaries, imagine what does not yet exist and dare to do what others do not. We innovate with ambition, and we find solutions.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, please don’t rule yourself out; we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values and experience align to the role.

Purpose of the Role

The Financial Accountant will be a key member of the Financial Control team – participating fully in all areas of financial control and compliance with a particular focus on financial reporting and technical accounting.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA.
• Strong grounding in technical accounting and control.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives on improving processes and resolving issues.
• Consistent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of fixed asset accounting and reconciliation.
• IFRS16 lease accounting.
• Preparation and change control of statutory accounts.
• Drive high‑quality, timely balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues proactively.
• Support external and internal audit processes.
• Provide expert guidance on accounting standards, company law and HMRC regulations, and share relevant updates across the business.