Business Accountant
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | VolkerWessels UK |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | VW07176_1771254507 |
Summary
VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor which comprises of two businesses: Major Projects and Specialist Businesses.
Major Projects is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects.
Specialist Businesses is made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams.
Our Head office is based in J3 Business Park, Doncaster and provides support to the businesses in the following areas: Finance and Payroll, Human Resources, HSQES, Work Winning, Procurement and Fleet.
We are proud of our reputation as a high-performing business, working in harmony and partnership with our stakeholders, ensuring we help our clients deliver a rail network for the future.
Join VolkerRail's high‑performing Finance Team as a Business Accountant and play a key role in driving commercial performance during an exciting period of growth. This 18‑month fixed‑term contract comes with a possibility to become permanent.
You'll own accurate financial reporting, deliver sharp analysis, and partner with senior leaders to influence strategic decisions. From budgeting and forecasting to cash‑flow management and process improvement, you'll be central to strengthening the organisation's financial position.
Please note that this is an 18 month fixed term contract based out of our Doncaster office.
About our role
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Manage general ledger activity and balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to senior stakeholders
- Produce cash‑flow reporting and support treasury processes
- Build financial models and scenario analyses
- Support audits and drive process improvements
About you
- ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role in accounting, finance, or analysis
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Advanced Excel and excellent analytical skills
- High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving ability
- Confident communicator able to translate finance for non‑finance teams
Desirable
- Rail or infrastructure sector experience
- Exposure to automation, digital finance tools, or system enhancements
- Strong commercial awareness
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK
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Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.