Apprentice Management Accountant (Graduate Opportunity)

Job Introduction

Are you a graduate with a passion for the railway and looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are seeking applications for Apprentice Management Accountants to join our existing team based in London Bridge. 

You will undertake month-end reporting activities to provide accurate, timely and relevant financial information for management reporting.

You will also support the Finance Business Partners and the business in tracking budgets.

This is a great development opportunity and full training will be provided, including time and support to undertake an apprenticeship plus access to support from the Graduate programme led by Go Ahead. 

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following;

• A degree in any discipline (all grades considered)
• ​A passion for enhancing people’s lives through public transport and putting the customer at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent IT skills (particularly Excel)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities
• Accuracy and an eye for detail

Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 24 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays). 
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

About the Company

About Southeastern

Southeastern is one of the busiest commuter rail companies in the UK running more than 2,000 trains, and carrying nearly 600,000 passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex.

Just over 4,500 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SE Trains Limited