Finance Assistant (Placement Year)

Why LNER?

We go beyond. For everyone. Our vision is to be the most loved, progressive and responsible way to travel for generations to come, and we're looking for the people who can deliver this every day.

Since we took over on the East Coast mainline, we've been changing the face of rail travel. Our Azuma trains and updated timetable have brought faster journey times, more space and greater reliability. Our exciting plans to embrace new ideas, experiences, backgrounds and ambitions make this the ideal time to join.

Bring passion. Be bold. Always care. Own it. They're the values that make us LNER.

Are you on board?

The Finance Assistant placement:

Are you looking for a Year-in-Industry placement before you complete your studies that will give you a strong foundation for a future career in finance? LNER is offering a 12-month placement to someone starting in September 2026, where you'll join our Business Services directorate, a diverse, fast-paced team of around 130 colleagues.

Within Business Services, our Finance team plays a key role in supporting the financial responsibilities of LNER and supporting our colleagues with responsible financial decision making. We have a strong mix of skills and experience in the team, which helps to deliver the clear financial responsibilities to the Department for Transport, under our Services Agreement.

Throughout the year, you'll gain broad exposure across Finance and Business Services, including:

• Rotations across key areas such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Audit & Risk, and Procurement
• Supporting the production of financial reports and analysis to inform business decisions
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and period-end management accounts
• Taking part in process improvement initiatives to help us work smarter
• Building strong professional relationships and experiencing how finance operates within a major transport organisation

This is a chance to contribute meaningfully while developing real-world skills that will set you up for your future career.

Requirements:

• A strong academic record, ideally working towards a degree in accountancy or finance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn.

Interview:

Candidates who are offered an interview will be invited to West Offices @ Station Rise, York YO1 6GA to meet with us on either Thursday, 26th February, or Friday, 27th February.

• In addition to a discussion and answering our interview questions, we will ask you to prepare a short 15-minute presentation about yourself and your skills (details will be provided).
• Candidates shortlisted after interview will be invited to an informal discussion before an offer is made.

Applications for this position will close on 19 February 2026.

Thank you for applying for this LNER Finance Year-In-Industry!