Overview
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Location: Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London; especially welcoming applications from people based in Cardiff and Glasgow.
Hybrid working – on average, one day per week in the office, or approximately 20% of the month.
Job Summary
We’re seeking a motivated and detail orientated finance professional to join our team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping financial reporting and control across government. From supporting month-end processes and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations to interpreting complex financial data for external publications like the Annual Report & Accounts, your analytical skills will inform senior decision-making. You’ll facilitate both internal and external audits, contribute to financial guidance on areas such as VAT, travel, and non-current assets, and help embed a robust control environment through well-documented procedures and compliance monitoring. Collaboration is key: you’ll build strong relationships across finance, risk, procurement, and the National Audit Office, working flexibly to meet collective priorities.
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Senior Financial Accounting Manager and coaching staff; support reporting, audit, advice, financial control and month end close.
* Perform analysis, interpret data and provide assurance to senior managers over data validity; gather supporting information and query data in line with accounting standards and suggest solutions to decision makers.
* Ensure data is clear and supportive and can be used as evidence for audit purposes.
Key Outputs & Deliverables
* Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identify and challenge transactions where necessary, and support the month end process.
* Ensure the integrity of data for external reporting and maintain robust controls and checks for accuracy.
* Review, analyse, interpret and consolidate financial data for the annual report and accounts and estimates processes, providing insight for senior managers and decision makers.
* Complete the NAO disclosure checklist, support the audit process with audit evidence and responses, and escalate potential issues to senior managers.
* Interpret financial data against accounting standards and explain it in clear, non-technical terms.
Person Specification
Role Criteria
Essential
* Holds or is actively working towards CCAB (or equivalent) accountancy qualification with relevant experience.
* Experience in analysing reconciliations and journals; solid understanding of double-entry.
* Experience in preparation of financial statements/statutory returns.
* Experience providing professional finance advice to stakeholders.
* Experience coaching and reviewing others’ work.
Desirable
* Knowledge of IFRS and/or FREM reporting requirements.
* Knowledge of HMRC’s VAT Contracted Out Services headings.
* Experience dealing with external auditors.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Changing and Improving
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
* Delivering at Pace
Additional Information
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Accounting
Location-specific postings and recent activity may appear multiple times in the original listing; this refined version focuses on the core role description and requirements.
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