Revenue Accountant - London, United Kingdom - Eurostar International

Description

At Eurostar, we're ushering in a new era of European train travel. We're the only high-speed train that directly links the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. We've got big ambitions to spark opportunity through the power of train travel, and we'd love to have you along for the ride.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Finance team as its Revenue Accountant.

The focus of the Revenue Accountant will be on Eurostar's cross-channel routes. This role will be responsible for:

• Reconciling sales to cash received to ensure accurate receivables balances.
• Support Eurostar's month end procedures.
• Supporting the annual financial audits for Eurostar Group.

The position is located in our Kings Cross head office and follows a hybrid model.

Internal Use Only

EIL Grade D, based in KP.

Requirements

We are looking for someone to...

• Perform reconciliations of receivable accounts linked to distribution activities across the Eurostar Group (including Thalys and Eurostar Holidays Ltd/EHL)
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline and follows up on reconciling items.
• Investigate discrepancies within the revenue accounting systems to pinpoint root causes, propose necessary changes.
• Analyse revenue data to identify incorrect revenue accounting and takes remedial action through manual correction and engages with IT to scope a system fix.
• Collaborate effectively with the OASSIS team to swiftly resolve identified issues.
• Post journals during month end to ensure our balance sheet and income statement accurately reflect the revenue generated.
• Support the detailed variance analysis of specific revenue lines.
• Field and respond to ad-hoc queries from the wider business.
• Compile and analyse fee income (P&L) received each month due to customer exchanges (name changes, seat upgrades)
• Provide hands-on support to business functions where required to ensure that revenue transactions are captured correctly in front end systems and flow through to the Finance ledgers.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations related to revenue transactions and processes.
• Communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, flexed as appropriate for the target audience (including to non-finance management).

You'll need ...

• To be Part Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAS, ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or have a Business School/University master's degree in finance.
• Relevant experience in accounting, including exposure to financial reporting, revenue recognition principles, particularly those relevant to the transportation industry.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables etc)
• Experience in working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle.
• Experience in intercompany accounting principles and processes

Desirable

• Proficiency in the French language
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the UK Companies Act 2006.
• Experience in payment processing platforms (e.g., Adyen, AMEX, PayPal)

Benefits

• Travel benefits for work and play
• A great pension
• Exclusive discounts and perks

If you feel like your skills and experience are relevant for the role, please don't hesitate to apply

Eurostar is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.