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Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Management Accountant to join our Finance team, based at our Hub in Colchester.
The role
This position supports the Financial Control team with tasks including journals, management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory reports.
You will collaborate with the wider finance team to gain knowledge and insight into the importance of finance in driving business success. You will also improve your understanding of accounting standards and work towards an ACCA accounting qualification.
Duties include balance sheet reconciliations, posting journals, producing forecasts, preparing CIS returns, analysing PSAs, controlling prepayments, assisting with audits, providing evidence for tax returns, managing invoices, and assisting with ad hoc finance tasks.
What we are looking for
We are currently interested in hiring a graduate for a position within our finance team. The ideal candidate should possess teamwork skills, as well as the ability to independently solve problems and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, as well as effective interpersonal and communication skills.
We prefer candidates with a minimum of a 2.1 degree and a demonstrated passion for a career in finance, along with a commitment to completing the ACCA qualification. To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:
- Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful
- Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises
- Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive
- Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity
Greater Anglia can offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!
What can we do for you?
- Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme
- Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members
- Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members
- International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days
- Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency
- GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
- GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
- 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
- Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
- Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)
The closing date for all completed applications is Friday 8th September 2023. Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications.
