Finance Operations Accountant

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National Express Group is a leading public transport operator with bus, coach and rail services in the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, North America and the Middle East. Passengers made 939 million journeys on our services in 2019. National Express Transport Solutions Group (NETS) operating in the UK as a division of the National Express Group, specialising in providing bespoke transport solutions.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Operations Accountant to help support the finance team to achieve tight month-end deadlines whilst demonstrating accurate accounting records, accruals and internal controls. The role will require you to oversee and manage a small team with responsibility for maintaining controls over operational transactional areas and related balance sheets. You will be liaising with the National Express Group Shared Service Centre and Business Operations to ensure accurate controls, processes and procedures are followed across the organisation.

What you'll do...

• Ensure that balance sheet positions are reconciled and understood. Analyse and provide commentary on variances. Agree intercompany positions with Group counterparts.
• Day to day people management for team of two including activities such as training and career development, absence management, performance management, recruitment etc
• Support internal and external financial audits.
• Monitor the day to day financial operations of the NETS entities. Primary contact with the Group Shared Service Centre.
• Continually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions and effectively manage stakeholder expectations
• Provide support to other members of the finance team as needed.

What we're looking for...

• Qualified accountant (essential)
• Prior experience of balance sheet management and strong understanding of control environments
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to be able to develop strong relationships across the business
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to thrive in a role that demands a positive attitude and flexibility in approach

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits such as...

• Free travel for you and your partner
• Company pension
• Access to NX Health Bus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Variety of deals and discounts available through NX online portal

Things to note...

National Express has a very high focus on health and safety and as a result operates a strict Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

Drug and Alcohol testing is completed as part of the assessment process as well as random checks during employment according to the policy.

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If the above sounds like a next step in your career, follow our online application process to express your interest! If you have any queries or wish to discuss any aspects of the role, please email recruitment@nationalexpress.com.

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