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Financial Accountant

Upstone Materials • United States, United States • 2w ago

Company: COLAS RAIL LTD HQ

Location: LONDON

Country: United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Publication Date: 28 Nov 2025

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because...

We value everyone as part of the same team.

We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.

We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.

We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.

We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.

We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

About Us

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.

At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

Leading by our values

Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.

We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.

We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.

We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.

Purpose of the Role

The Financial Accountant will be a key member of the Financial Control team - participating fully in all areas of financial control and compliance with a particular focus on financial reporting, technical accounting,

Person Specification

Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA.

Strong grounding in technical accounting and control.

Excellent communication skills.

A proactive problem solver who thrives on improving processes and resolving issues.

Consistent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination of fixed asset accounting and reconciliation

IFRS16 lease accounting

Preparation and change control of statutory accounts

Drive high-quality, timely balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues proactively

Support external and internal audit processes

Provide expert guidance on accounting standards, company law, and HMRC regulations, and share relevant updates across the business.

Collaborate with other finance teams and the wider business to mitigate risk

Support in the preparation of tax computations

Other ad hoc responsibilities as defined by the UK Financial Controller

As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.

Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary 26 days Annual Leave Industry leading Life Assurance Healthcare Cash Plan Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme Pension Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Long Service Award Season Ticket Loan

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.

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