Treasury and Financial Accounts Analyst

We are Avanti West Coast and we are busy making rail the greener, cleaner, and comfier way to go. A joint venture between First Group and Trenitalia, we are going all out to transform train travel on the West Coast Main Line and we are looking forward to whooshing more people to their destinations in industry-leading comfort. Every one of our colleagues are encouraged to make a difference today to look after tomorrow. We¿re passionate about people sharing their spark and get a buzz seeing our teams take pride. With employees based right across the country, we love to win together and drive a culture which stands for progress ¿ ready to raise the bar at every opportunity. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance team as a Treasury and Financial Accounts Analyst on a 6-month fixed term basis (or secondment)! In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of inter-company reconciliation in Avanti and plays a key part in the period end process that happens across First Group in relation to inter-company. Key accountabilities for this role include:

• Period end inter-company reconciliation and associated inter-company work being a key contact with other First Group companies for all inter-company queries.
• Reviewing inter-company process for process improvements
• Balance sheet reconciliations for payroll and pensions
• Annual completion of P11Ds
• Provide support to the Financial Accounting Manager in other areas including cash flow forecasting and reporting.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• ACCA part or fully qualified
• Strong background of balance sheet reconciliations preferably including inter-company reconciliations
• Experience of working to tight deadlines during the period end process
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build solid working relationships across Avanti and First Group

Benefits include:

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us outstanding! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability and sexual orientation. Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close-knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are encouraged, recognised, accepted and put to good use!