Management Accountant — Dynamic Finance Partner (Travel Perks)

London North Eastern Railway; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading train operating company is seeking a Management Accountant to support the Senior Finance Business Partner. In this role, you will prepare journal entries, maintain audit trails, and support decision-making with financial analysis. The ideal candidate has experience in accounting and is currently pursuing a recognized qualification. Attractive benefits include free travel, discounts, and a robust pension scheme. This is a great opportunity to enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free travel on LNER and discounts for dependents

Discounted international train tickets

Generous pension scheme

Health & wellbeing schemes

Host of training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant, or similar role.
• Studying toward or already holding a recognised accounting qualification.
• Proficient in Excel, comfortable with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Support in producing financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries for reliable financial reporting.
• Work with finance partners to deliver management accounts.

Skills

Proven experience in accounting

Highly proficient in Excel

Clear and confident communicator

Analytical and detail-focused

Organised and resilient

Adaptable and proactive

Collaborative team player

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Accounting and bespoke finance systems

Job description

A leading train operating company is seeking a Management Accountant to support the Senior Finance Business Partner. In this role, you will prepare journal entries, maintain audit trails, and support decision-making with financial analysis. The ideal candidate has experience in accounting and is currently pursuing a recognized qualification. Attractive benefits include free travel, discounts, and a robust pension scheme. This is a great opportunity to enhance your career in a dynamic environment.