Location
Edinburgh
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Finance
Financial Control
Compensation
£48K – £52K
The top end of the starting salary range may not always be the top end of our banding. If you’re unsure, you can check with one of our recruiters.
Overview
Application

ABOUT US:

We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels.

GREAT JOURNEYS START WITH TRAINLINE

Now Europe’s number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, eco-friendly and affordable as it should be.
Today, we’re a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high-speed journey.
We’re looking for an analytical, improvement-minded Management Accountant to join our vibrant Finance team. In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of our International Rail business – making sure our revenue streams are accurately reported, well-understood, and continuously improving. The role will involve a lot of contact with both internal and external stakeholder in our Paris office, so we need at least business level French language skills in the role.
You’ll act as the bridge between our Financial and Commercial worlds, working closely with colleagues across Edinburgh, Paris, and London, as well as with our carrier partners across Europe. If you enjoy getting deep into the numbers, spotting opportunities for efficiency, and turning insight into action – this could be your stop.
What you’ll be doing

PROCESS & CONTROLS CHAMPION

• Build and maintain strong controls for commission, rebate, and accrued income calculations.
• Collaborate with our Finance Data & Controls team to enhance automation and data flow.
• Streamline key processes for accuracy and scalability – always looking for ways to make things better.
• Act as a key contact for audits and manage communications with our French third-party consultants.

PEOPLE AND BUSINESS PARTNERING

• Work closely with Management Accounts, Commercial Finance, Data & Controls, and Group Reporting teams, delivering insight to support smart decision-making.
• Provide constructive feedback, share your knowledge, and mentor graduate accountants.
• Lead by example and live our Trainline behaviours.
• Proactively spot and deliver value-adding initiatives beyond the day job.

What we’re looking for

• A qualified CA/ACCA/CIMA with 2+ years’ PQE and solid financial accounting experience.
• Proficiency in French (written and spoken).
• Experience with enterprise-wide finance systems across multiple entities or business units.
• A positive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to work autonomously.
• A strong communicator who can influence and support across teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• A curious, analytical mind that balances detail with big-picture thinking.
• Passion for continuous improvement and high-performing teamwork.

Please refer the Job description for details