Are you a graduate with a passion for the railway and looking for an exciting new opportunity?We are seeking applications for an Apprentice Management Accountant to join our existing team based from our Head Office in London Bridge on a 3 year fixed term contract.Can you move people? Apply now.What you’ll doThis is an entry level role, designed to offer progression and development in the workplace such as learning and developing management accounting expertise while business partnering non-finance functions and learning the critical principles which enable the finance function to deliver for Southeastern.The role also entails progression in the government’s level 7 apprentice programme and receiving the Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA) qualification.Once qualified, you will be a designated as Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).The role includes working on period end, reporting, forecasting, business partnering and business planning activities (please see attached job description for more information).The experience you’ll needTo be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;A degree in any discipline (all grades considered)Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skillsExcellent IT skills (particularly Excel)The ability to work as part of a teamExcellent analytical and numerical abilitiesAccuracy and an eye for detailAbility to problem solve issues and to identify opportunities for improvementAs proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here.Other things to knowThis vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply.What you’ll get in returnAlong with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:a final salary pension24 days annual leave allowance (including bank holidays)free rail travel across our networks.Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.A bit about SoutheasternWe’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.It’s also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.Learn more about our railway and what we achieved in 2023.
