On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Management Accountant - (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract working on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 2/3 days at either Porton Down, Salisbury or Portsdown West, Fareham.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad. To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians. We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.
As a Management Accountant - (Inside IR35), your main responsibilities will be:
1. Provide timely, accurate and value-added management and statutory accounts in accordance with the timetable, accounting standards and Dstl.
2. Manage the External Delivery accruals assurance process working with Project Managers and Suppliers.
3. Facilitate the preparation of division/function budgets and forecasts by ensuring stakeholders have the information required to support this in the appropriate format and to agreed timetables.
4. Ensure the financial awareness of the management team is enhanced through the provision of advice, assistance and knowledge management.
5. Have the flexible attitude to support the wider finance function to deliver.
Essential:
1. SC Clearance
2. Qualified AAT or part qualified CIMA or CCAB body
3. Ability to undertake financial analysis quickly and accurately
4. Track record of producing accurate, timely and value-added management accounts
5. Working knowledge of forecasting and budgeting
6. Good numerical/Excel skills
7. Ability to work to tight deadlines
8. Good, relevant experience of work in the finance function
Desirable:
1. Public Sector Experience
2. Good, relevant experience of work within Defence or Financial experience in the Civil Service, industry or academia
3. Experience of using Oracle Fusion
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the DSTL guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.
Armed Forces Covenant:
DSTL guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: 'this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.'
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