Senior Financial Accountant

South Western News UK; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation company in London is seeking a fully qualified accountant to handle financial reporting and manage external audits. The successful candidate will have significant experience in financial accounting and people management. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits like free leisure travel and training opportunities, with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services

75% discount on other train companies

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with significant PQE in a similar role.
• Sound financial accounting experience and people management.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory and other financial accounts.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and external audits.
• Guide compliance with Financial Policies.

Skills

Financial accounting

People management

Negotiation skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA)

Tools

SAP

SAP BI

SAP BPC

Job description

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

Preparation of the periodic financial accounts, and all aspects of financial reporting including statutory reporting and other reporting. Responsible for application of accounting standards and compliance with Group accounting manuals. External Audit.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Line Management

• Working closely with all team members to ensure successful achievement of objectives and to enhance and develop the team's overall capabilities and expertise.

Financial Reporting

Statutory Reporting

• Responsible for managing the preparation of the Statutory Accounts.
• Responsible for managing the preparation of the Annual Audited Accounts Reconciliation.
• Responsible for managing the preparation of the ALAE group reporting submissions.

Other Reporting

• Responsible for managing the preparation of ORR Levy Reporting.
• Responsible for managing the preparation of the Office for National Statistics reporting.
• Responsible for managing the preparation of the Rosco Quarterly Financial Information.

Accounting Standards

• Responsible for ensuring that SWR Group Reporting financials are prepared in accordance FRH Accounting Standards
• Responsible for ensuring that SWR Statutory Accounts are prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standard

Accounting Judgements

• Responsible for ensuring that appropriate support is provided for accounting judgements and that judgemental areas are reviewed and updated every quarter.

Financial Accounting

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Responsible for review of the balance sheet reconciliations assigned.

External Audit

• Main point of contact for the External Audit
• Manage the External Audit process including preparation for and monitoring of delivery to deadlines

Other

• Guide and assist the business on compliance with and implementation of Financial Policies.
• Manage the preparation of Business Plan Commitment tracker and reporting to stakeholders.
• Supplementary reports and ad-hoc analysis requests.

About you:

• Fully Qualified accountant with significant PQE in a similar role
• Sound financial accounting experience and people management
• A self-starter with finance experience
• Excellent inter-personal and communication
• Effective and proven negotiation skills with ability to influence decision
• Confident in Excel, Word and SAP/SAP BI/SAP BPC an
• Qualified Accountant CIMA &/or

About the location

South Western Railways HQ is based on the 4th Floor at South Bank Central, a stone's throw from the River Thames and a 10 minute walk fromour busiest station, Waterloo. It is local to many well-known attractions, restaurants and retail facilities and is easily accessible by public transport.

Working pattern

You will work an average of 37 hours per week, typically, office hours, Monday to Friday.

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

If you require additionalsupport to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/