Business Accountant

Volker Rail 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 Volker Rail'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 teamsDesirable

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?

Volker Rail is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels 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 Volker Wessels UK, Volker Rail 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, Volker Wessels 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