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Financial Accounting Manager - Flexible Working Available

Employer
Department for Transport
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£52,054 - £57,506
Closing date
9 Aug 2019

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Job Details

Location

City of Westminster, London, SW1H 0TL

About the job Job description

Do you have a keen eye for detail, as well as an ability to stand back and see the bigger picture? 

Do you have technical financial accounting experience and enjoy bringing others around to your way of thinking? 

Would you like the opportunity to drive improvements to the financial accounting function whilst working on high profile accounts with significant expenditure? 

If so, we would love to hear from you. 

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team in the Department for Transport’s Group Finance, Financial Accounting and Control function. We are a diverse team leading on the financial accounting and consolidation for the Department and its Arm’s Length Bodies, whilst working closely with the National Audit Office (NAO) and HM Treasury (HMT). 

You will lead a team responsible for the Department’s consolidated group accounts and other financial reporting outputs. You will be a key contributor to the production of the Department’s annual accounts which, with net expenditure in excess of £20 billion per annum, have a high profile. These accounts are laid in Parliament and their publication attracts significant interest. 

Your key responsibilities will include: 
• Leading the consolidation of Department for Transport’s (DfT) Group accounts 
• Ownership of the DfT General Ledger 
• Leading on Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) and other accounts 
• Leading the cash management team 
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders across Group Finance, the wider DfT business, ALBs, NAO and HMT 
• Direct line management responsibilities for 2 or 3 colleagues 

About you 

You are a fully qualified Accountant with significant experience of technical accounting in a complex environment and the production of Group Accounts. 

You have a developed understanding of the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and are familiar with SAP Financials or a similar reporting system. 

With a broad financial accounting knowledge, you have the ability to recognise and implement continuous improvement within the function and to support the wider business. You are results-driven with a high level of attention to detail and you are comfortable working under pressure to achieve deadlines. 

You have excellent interpersonal skills and engage effectively to build trusted working relationships and credibility. You encourage an inclusive working environment for your team. 

About us 

We are part of the Department for Transport (DfT). DfT is a great place to work, and our ‘one team’ approach really makes a difference. We value our staff and that’s why we’re committed to nurturing an inclusive environment across the Department. 

You’ll be part of an innovative organisation that invests in all our people, ensuring we have the diverse skills to deliver transport that moves Britain ahead now and into the future. 

Find out more about what it's like working at the Department for Transport

DfT has been recognised for its leadership on workplace gender equality by being included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2017. 

DfT’s inclusion is recognition of our commitment to make the Department a great place to work through our culture of equality and inclusivity and the great strides we’ve made to raise the number of women in senior positions.

Qualifications

A fully qualified member of one of the five Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies [CCAB] i.e. ACCA; CIPFA; ICAEW; ICAI or ICAS, or CIMA, or a European or international equivalent qualification. 

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Working Together
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Managing a Quality Service

Benefits Pensions

Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

Allowances

Recruitment and Retention allowance of £5,000

Things you need to know Security

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks.

Nationality statement

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.

If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.

When considering your experience, please tailor your CV and personal statement to provide evidence of when you have: 
• Demonstrated your experience of technical accounting in a complex environment and the production of consolidated Group Accounts 
• Demonstrated your understanding of the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
• Built effective working relationships, both internal and external Stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes 
• Delivered a high quality, efficient and cost effective service 

Once you have submitted your application you will be invited to complete the online Verbal and Numerical Reasoning Test. Please complete the online tests as soon as possible, the closing date for the tests is 23:59 on 13/08/2019. 

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include: 

• an interview 

The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. For further information on Success Profiles please click here 

Your interview may consist of a range of question types. These may include questions about: 
• what energises and motivates you 
• how you would manage situations relevant to the role 
• your previous experience 
• your professional skills and knowledge 

You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. 


Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Apply and further information Contact point for applicants

For further information on this vacancy please contact - [email protected] 
 

Sift/interview dates and location

The sift is due to take place 20/08/2019. 

Interviews/assessments are likely to be held between 02/09/2019 and 10/09/2019. 

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. 

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a security check may be carried out. 
 

Further information

We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel. 

We may hold a merit list for up to twelve months. During this time, if a similar role is identified and you have been placed on the merit list you may be considered for the post. Within the merit list period, your application form and selection information may be shared across the department and its agencies. 

Reasonable adjustment 

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. 
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: 
Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. 

Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. 

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. 

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected] 

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: 
Click here to visit Civil Service Commission. 

Any move to the Department for Transport (DfT) will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. 

Company

Transport matters – what we do matters.

Transport touches the lives of everyone in the country. Across road, rail, air, sea and space, our transport networks affect homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and more. It’s how we deliver goods to our shops, get people to work and reunite with our loved ones. Our staff know how important their work is and how they fit in.

 

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