Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some of our great benefits:
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Plus more....
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent.
Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, you are required to work from this location 60% of the working week.
Band & Salary: Band 5, £25,00 - £27,000
You'll be joining the Route Services finance team, which is part of the corporate structure known as Finance and Business Support, within the Route Services directorate. Your role involves supporting the function to deliver services that are vital to the running of the railway, delivering the provision of services agreed by the routes to allow them to benefit from economies of scale and the optimisation of our critical resources.
Main responsibilities
- Support the business teams in providing financial information as required to aid in efficiency finding.
- 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.
- Support the NSC charging process to provide support and further analysis as required,
- Promulgate awareness of financial and corporate governance standards, and support and monitor compliance.
- Assist in the balance sheet provisions and detailed reconciliations on a periodic basis.
- Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive financial and business partnering service to the business areas.
The ideal candidate
Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!
Essential
- 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
Additional Information...
Contact: [email protected] If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments.
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