Job Description
Our client is a Central Government organisation which is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the Financial Accounts and Reporting team. This is a key role providing expert support across statutory reporting, financial control, and year end activity, as well as contributing to an ongoing programme of financial transformation.
Working closely with the Head of Financial Reporting and Accounting, you will take responsibility for significant elements of the organisation’s financial accounts processes. This includes supporting the production of the annual report and accounts, preparing high quality financial schedules for audit, leading the organisation’s Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) submission, monitoring the cash position, and providing authoritative advice on VAT and technical accounting matters. You will work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, Arms Length Bodies and operational teams, so strong relationship building skills will be essential. The work will cover a broad mix of hands on technical activity and influencing the priorities of others to ensure key deadlines are met.
You should be a qualified accountant or equivalent, with demonstrable experience of designing and implementing financial processes and controls, and supporting annual accounts production. A strong understanding of public sector financial frameworks, such as the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM), Managing Public Money, and Cabinet Office spending controls, would be highly advantageous. The ability to interpret complex information, communicate clearly, and manage competing deadlines will be critical to success. SC level government security clearance is required.
This is a demanding and varied role that will offer you a wide ranging view of the organisation’s financial landscape. It provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to contribute to high profile statutory work while helping to shape improved financial systems and practices across the organisation.