Project Accountant
Based in Pickering
Competitive Salary
Full Time or Part Time
Permanent position, Office Based
This key role will play an important part in supporting the NYMR's diverse and challenging business environment, which includes multiple business activities and a substantial charity.
In this role, you will initially cover the Assistant Financial Controller role whilst this is vacant through maternity leave. This will provide a good grounding to understand the responsibilities of the Finance department and overall finance systems within the railway.
You Will Then Move On To Address Numerous Challenges Across The Railway With Systems And Effectiveness, Reviewing And Streamlining Existing Process As Needed To Primarily With The Aim Of Improving The Information Reported To Various Stakeholders To Result In Better Decision Making. This Includes But Is Not Limited To (in No Specific Order)
* The integration between the accounting and booking/EPOS systems
* Moving the recording of fixed asset away from spreadsheet-based records to an integrated system
* Improving the budgetary control procedures and information available to department managers.
* Speeding up the monthly accounting cycle so that information on performance is made available quicker.
* Improving and developing detailed management reporting.
* Leading the implementation of various functions within the accounting software iplicit to improve effectiveness.
* Other ad hoc projects across the organisation to improve effectiveness, efficiency or reporting as required and appropriate to the position.
The successful candidate will need to be qualified to AAT level 4 (or equivalent) with strong IT skills, particularly proficient with Excel (including a good understanding of excel formulas). They will be organised, methodical in their approach and a problem solver.
Previous experience with a relevant EPOS system from an accounting and reporting perspective would be advantageous but is not essential.
A comprehensive Job Profile is available on application.
Essential
Personal Specification:
* AAT Level 4 qualified or higher
* Previous experience in a finance department with reporting responsibilities
* Competence in Microsoft Excel for financial calculations and data analysis
Desirable
* Previous experience with a relevant EPOS system from an accounting and reporting perspective.
* Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and experience of accounting packages
Benefits
* 22 days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
* 12 complimentary tickets per year between 1st March & 28th February.
* Spouse Travel Pass (£5 per year).
* Free Travel on NYMR services.
* Free membership of "Health Assured" Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for yourself & your Immediate family.
* Discount in our Catering and Retail Outlets
* Free car parking in any of our NYMR car parks whilst on duty
* 75% reduced rate travel on the national rail network (rail card can be applied for after 1 month's service)
TO APPLY:
Please read the Job Profile before completing the application form and then send it to before the advertised closing date.
Closing date:
When suitable candidate is found.
NYMR is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting all our visitors, volunteers and employees. We make sure all our staff are vetted appropriately according to their role, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard. We support our staff to enable them to demonstrate
our values of: CARE: ENGAGE: INSPIRE: ADAPT
Published:**
24th September, 2025
Author:
Vicky Edmond
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