Job Description

About the Company

The Go-Ahead Group are the leading transport provider of bus services within the UK dedicated to offering affordable and reliable transport that connects communities to employment, education, and leisure opportunities. We operate bus services in London on behalf of Transport for London (TfL) and have a strong presence across the UK, as well as internationally. Our commitment to service excellence helps improve everyday journeys and supports the well-being of the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

A vacancy has arisen in Group Finance for an experienced Group Finance Assistant. Based in Newcastle, the Group Finance Assistant shares responsibility for;

Monthly inter-company reconciliation process, including this for the Group’s forecasting and budgeting processes
Preparation of monthly insurance schedules
Involvement in the wind down of one of the Group’s legacy rail entities
Involvement in the Group’s year end Annual Report process
Preparation of operating company statutory accounts templates and first review of completed versions of these
Ad-hoc assistance to the Group Finance team as required
Involvement in ad-hoc Group Finance projects, including documentation of processes and controls in the Group’s new system, improving and streamlining processes, and gathering and processing of ESG data

What we are looking for?

Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices
Experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements and statutory accounts.
Ability to work with multiple entities to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation for actuals, forecasts, and budgets.
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software, including the ability to document and optimise financial processes within these systems.
Understanding of insurance schedules, reconciliations, and intercompany recharges.
Prior experience working within a Group Finance function, supporting multiple operating companies.
Ability to contribute to group-wide financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and streamline processes.
Ability to support the Group Finance team in preparing complex financial reports and analyses.

At Go-Ahead Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and equality. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve the communities we operate in. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background. At Go-Ahead, we ensure that every employee has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our collective success, in an environment that values differences and promotes fairness.

Work Location: At The Go-Ahead Group we work 4 days a week in the office and 1 day from home.

The Go-Ahead Group jobs

Group Finance Assistant