Company Description

We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Our purpose is our momentum. It makes us feel good because we know we’re doing good. As we lead the way to a greener future, we do it together. We’re all about connections - with each other, with our customers and with the world. Just as our platform brings the world together, it’s our ambition that connects us. We motivate each other to go beyond our limits, to experiment, to fail and to always grow. 

With over 110 million visits every month to our platform and £4.3 billion in net ticket sales, we're always innovating and making moves towards our final destination — a world where travel is as simple, seamless, and affordable as it should be. 

And we couldn't do any of it without our incredible people driving us forward. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company that's proudly home to more than 1000 Trainliners from over 60 nationalities across offices in London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh, Berlin, Madrid and Brussels. It's this diversity that energises us and makes us stronger, helping us to achieve amazing things. 

With our sights firmly set on further European growth, there is no better time to jump on board this high-speed train and be part of our continued success. 

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Graduate Accountant reporting directly to the Treasury Manager in our fast paced, growing FTSE 250 listed global tech business.

In this role, you will gain insight into the Treasury operation along with the wider Financial Control organisation within Trainline. As well as providing study support for a professional qualification, we will equip you with the skills to take on various responsibilities within the Treasury and Finance sphere. Bringing enthusiasm, curiosity, and a desire to learn, you will be a key part of the team.

As a visible member of the Finance team, you will be an important contact queries both internally as well as for external stakeholders.

Our ever-expanding business is constantly changing. This brings with it the opportunity to get involved with ad-hoc projects. As such, we are looking for someone with initiative, curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and analyses including monitoring of daily cash position and movements.
• Post journals to account for related transactions to the ERP system.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to internal and external sources, including banks.
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance of bank account documentation and maintenance of external services such as bank portal access.
• Create payment transactions on internal or external systems as appropriate.
• Deal with queries from colleagues and external stakeholders such as banks and auditors.
• Take part in ad-hoc project work as the need arises.
• Support and deputise for Treasury Manager when appropriate.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 or above degree graduate, preferably within an Accountancy/Finance related course, or hold equivalent commercial experience.
• Keen to gain an accounting qualification, with potential for rotation across other areas of the finance team.
• Passionate and committed.
• Keen to work in a growing, dynamic, and fast paced company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Confident in both written and verbal communication
• Able to build relationships and utilise them both within the wider Finance team and across the business.
• Well organised and able to manage/prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
• Analytically minded, able to investigate the detail but also consider the bigger picture.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Why should you jump on board? 

We pay special attention to learning and development and organise quarterly company learning days as well as offering a learning budget that can be put towards resources of your choice. We will cover the costs of your professional subscriptions and give you access to our very own learning platform. 

At Trainline, we care about the wellness of our employees. We host puppy therapy sessions, in-office yoga and run Mental Health First Aider training courses as well as having an Employee Assistance Program as one of our many company benefits.  

We regularly throw fun social events such pub quizzes, karaoke nights and our large-scale Summer and Winter Festivals every year. Additionally, we love hosting meetups in our amazing event spaces and having the opportunity to support internal and external community groups.  

We also hold companywide hackathons and our annual Trainline Tech Summit, which provides Trainliners with an opportunity to stand up and share their story, learnings, or new skills with their colleagues in a safe environment. 

Our flexi-first approach 
 
We believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible workforce. Our flexi-first approach outlines our commitment to a hybrid way of working and our expectations of Trainliners. A key part of what makes Trainline special is our people and the value we get from the buzz and energy of our workplaces, and that’s why we’re proud to offer the best of both worlds. In practice this means in–office attendance at least 40% of the time over a 12-week period for all Trainliners. These in-office days are typically team led to help us connect, collaborate and create together.  

Our Values 

• Think Big - We're building the future of rail 

• Own It - We care about every customer, partner and journey 

• Do Good - We make a positive impact 

• Travel Together - We're one team 

Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check out what our employees say about us on Glassdoor? You can also find out more information by following us on LinkedIn or our 'Life at Trainline' Instagram account.  

We value open expression at Trainline, we believe it’s the diversity of experience, backgrounds and perspectives of our employees that makes us who we are. We encourage everybody to play a part in changing the way people travel across the world. 

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