Rail Freight Accountant
7 days ago
Freightliner Group Ltd is a major player in the UK's rail freight market, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals. As a Rail Freight Accountant - Cost Control Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate recording, reporting, and claiming of project costs and revenue.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Rail Freight Accountant - Cost Control Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs, revenue, and forecasting, as well as providing financial input on an ad-hoc basis. You will also assist in setting up and managing project trackers and develop new control and management processes. This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening, and successful DBS background checks.
Requirements:
* Generate and reconcile cost reports from payroll, expense management, and travel management systems to submit for payment.
* Work with the Project Manager and Project Planner to manage and up-keep the project forecast, Cost of Work Done, and Cost to Complete.
* Manage financial exercises for project planning and financial year planning to include annual budgets and long-term project costs.
* Develop new control and management processes, to include Key Performance Indicators and Process Improvements.
* Assist by providing a financial service including advice, reporting/analysis, guidance, and support to the Project Team which consists of Subject Matter Experts and Project professionals.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
* Excellent benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme and a range of other perks.
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