Management accountant (rail)

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in London is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to enhance financial operations. Responsibilities include management accounts preparation, financial reporting enhancements, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in rail or transport sectors. The role offers a salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000, hybrid working, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Career growth benefits

Qualifications

• Industry experience within the rail / transport sectors.
• Open to candidates from Rail Graduate Schemes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual management accounts and provide commentary.
• Assist in delivering enhancements to financial reporting.
• Assist in the design and implementation of improved financial processes.
• Key role in the annual statutory audit.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Highly organized

Analytical skills

Adaptable to changing priorities

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Your new company I am currently supporting a Rail company who is looking for a qualified and detail-driven Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. You'll take ownership of head office and central cost reporting, support the monthly management accounts, and work closely with budget holders to provide meaningful analysis and reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced business during a period of exciting growth and transformation.

Your new role This role will work very closely with the other Management Accountants, and with the Financial Controller to ensure that all aspects of the company's financial operations run smoothly. Key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare monthly and annual management accounts and provide commentary
• Assist the Financial Controller to deliver enhancements to the financial reporting in response to the needs of the directors and management team
• Assist in the design and implementation of improved financial processes and controls
• Key role in the annual statutory audit
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, focusing on accruals and prepayments
• Provide financial support and analysis for various projects and contracts, for both the Finance Controller and Finance Director

What you'll need to succeed
The client is seeking a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with industry experience within the rail / transport sectors. They are open to candidates coming straight out of the Rail Graduate Schemes. You'll have strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, as well as being highly organised, analytical and adaptable to changing priorities.
What you'll get in return
You'll be joining a well-established business with a collaborative culture and a passion for innovation. They offer a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. You'll be offered a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DOE + bonus + benefits.
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