Financial Accountant – Rail Sector
Cardiff| Hybrid (1 day a week in office, flexibility available)
£60,000 + Excellent Benefits
GTS Transportation is proud to be partnering with a key player in the UK rail industry during a time of transformation and organisational change. We are recruiting for a Financial Accountant on behalf of our client — a forward-thinking organisation committed to modernising and delivering large-scale infrastructure and transport programmes.
This position has become available as a result of a significant internal reorganisation, alongside backfill requirements. As such, we are seeking an individual who can step into a technically challenging and fast-paced environment, with the confidence and capability to lead on critical financial processes from day one.
The Role
As Financial Accountant, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of the organisation’s financial reporting, maintaining balance sheet integrity, and leading on period-end and year-end close processes. This role is central to driving transparency and accountability across the finance function, and it offers a broad remit covering statutory reporting, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the production and interpretation of annual financial statements
Ensure accurate and timely submission of all regulatory and non-financial returns
Own the balance sheet review process and maintain integrity of accounts
Liaise with external technical advisors (e.g., pension, hedge, tax specialists)
Project manage financial period-end reporting
Contribute to the preparation of management accounts and board-level financial packs
Apply and maintain compliance with accounting policies
Utilise Excel extensively (including advanced formulas like IF statements and PivotTables) to support statutory reporting and analytics
Work closely with internal stakeholders across departments to manage complex evaluations and communicate financial insights effectively What We’re Looking For
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong background in statutory financial reporting
Demonstrable experience managing financial close processes (month-end, year-end)
Proven ability to review and maintain balance sheet integrity
A confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills
High proficiency in Excel, including data manipulation and dashboard creation
Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Able to adapt to organisational change with resilience and initiative Benefits Include:
Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office, with flexibility)
Free travel on the rail network and discounts on other operators
Final salary pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Supportive and inclusive working culture This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large-scale transformation programme within a vital UK infrastructure sector. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial processes and be part of a finance function that is undergoing positive change.
If you're a technically strong Financial Accountant ready to take ownership of high-impact work — we’d love to hear from you.
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