Financial and Technical Accountant - Doxford, SR3 3XP Job Description (Advert)
Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day.
We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth agenda, and a continuously developing relationship with our new shareholder I Squared Capital who acquired Arriva in May 2024.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Corporate Accounting Team as a Financial & Technical Accountant operating as part of the UK Corporate Services. The role will be based in our Doxford office, operating on a full-time basis Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week with one hour lunch per day.
Prepares technical accounting papers/guidance and supports the application of accounting
Lessee and Lessor accounting (IFRS 16),
• Accounting for service concession contracts (IFRIC 12)
• Impairments of non-financial assets (IAS 36)
• Financial instruments (IFRS 9)
• Responsible for maintaining and communicating Arriva Group’s accounting policies, including
leading on continuous improvement in group financial reporting;
Manages the adoption of any accounting changes across the Arriva Group, working closely with
External Auditors and Business Unit accounting teams;
Support the Corporate Accounting Manager on developing format and content of the Group
consolidated financial statements, working closely with the Group Consolidation Manager,
Group Treasury and Group Tax teams to ensure best practise with current and future disclosure
Take ownership for the delivery and audit of our UK Statutory accounts, working with the local
to help automate where possible
Financial accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Experience of FTSE/listed company financial reporting and consolidations would be
Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting
topics to both Finance and non-Finance professionals at all levels within the
Pro-active manager of own time to deliver to ad-hoc deadlines
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Successful delivery of group reporting timetable through closure of accounting matters
Timely issuance of expert accounting advice to stakeholders, supporting leadership team
Supporting the Corporate Accounting Manager in meeting the team’s and Arriva’s wider
Group Finance teams
Divisional/Business unit finance teams
Local entity/country finance controllers and finance directors
Group Treasury and Tax teams
Group Pensions team
External auditors
What we can offer you in addition to a competitive base salary:
~ True hybrid working – focusing on where you can best deliver for your customers, whilst still allowing for the required work life balance.
~ A generous pension plan.
~ Life Assurance plus access to one of the UK’s largest networks of medical professionals (UK based colleagues).
~25 days holidays and statutory bank holidays per year (pro rata for mid-year joiners), and opportunity to purchase additional holiday in eligible windows.
~ Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
~ Access to discounts and cash back through ‘The Village’ – our Online Reward Gateway.
~ Eyecare vouchers.
~ The opportunity to join our Employee Experience Forum – a community of people leading activity and initiatives to enhance Wellbeing, Career Development and Communications within our community in the Corporate Centre.
~ The opportunity to join a Global Arriva Inclusion Network (GAIN) group- a community of people who are passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion.
~ Free Arriva bus travel for you and immediate family outside of London – T&C’s apply
~ They guide our actions and the way we work, helping to reflect and shape our culture. At Arriva, we strive to create a culture where we can all be ourselves, where we belong, feel respected and our differences celebrated.
We want our business to reflect the wide range of communities in which we operate, so we can serve them even better.
Arriva Group reserve the right to close this vacancy early.