Network Rail
Assistant Management Accountant
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Who We Are
At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.
About our people and the recruitment process
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.
About The Role
Assist and support the provision of a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to the business areas.
- Support the provision of consolidated results of business plans, results and forecasts.
- Assist in the analysis of periodic financial performance of individual business units against objectives (including budgets and forecasts).
- Prepare and distribute appropriate financial reports to budget holders to support financial control and aid performance management and target achievement.
- Assist in the provision of investment/project accounting services as required.
- Promulgate awareness of financial and corporate governance standards, and support and monitor compliance.
- Assist in supporting the timely collection of business unit debts and payment of business unit creditors.
- Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive financial and management accounting service to the business areas.
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Salary: Band 5 - Circa - £28,000 - £31,000 per annum
For assistance with your application/reason adjustments, please email WalesResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
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We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk.
Essential
Your experience and skills
- 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.
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