Senior Finance Officer

438195 Finance Officer Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 4th January 2026

#Location: Nottingham, Swansea (Hybrid)
#Salary: £30,485 (This role attracts an allowance of up to £4,000 depending on level of qualification. Please see Additional Information for full allowance breakdown and entitlements.)
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
#Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
The Finance Officer role offers the chance to play a key part in delivering high-quality financial services while developing professionally within DVSA. You’ll provide flexible support across the Financial Control Team, gaining hands-on experience in general accounting and DVSA operations. The role covers a wide range of activities, including banking, accounts receivable and payable, payroll and VAT, helping ensure accurate records, timely reconciliations, strong financial controls and excellent service to internal and external customers.

Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, shared services and DVSA managers in the delivery of a quality and consistent Financial Control service
Using tools such as excel and access databases, to develop a range of reports and reconciliations. These will be used by management, to support audits and to drive improvements
Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to the implementation of best practice. Recommend opportunities for improvement in financial control processes including through simplification and automation.
Execute responsibilities effectively and in line with DVSA policies and processes, planning and coordinating tasks and activities and taking responsibility for ensuring objectives are delivered.

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
~25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
~8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
~ Access to the staff discount portal.
~ Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
~ Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
~24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
~ Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.


Intermediate Excel skills and knowledge
SAP, Oracle)
Dealing with stakeholders in multiple channels e.g. email, telephone etc
Candidates must have a willingness to work towards formal Accountancy qualification eg AAT / ACCA whilst in post if not already held.
Allowances
Level 1 - £1,500 - Full AAT qualification or ACCA Papers F1- F5 Complete/ CIMA Operational Level Complete/ CIPFA Strategic Stage Complete/ ICAEW Certificate Level Complete
Level 2 - £2,000 - ACCA Papers F7 - F9 Complete/ CIMA - Managerial Level Complete/ CIPFA - Professional Diploma Complete/ ICAEW - Professional Level Complete
Level 3 - £4,000 - All papers completed - ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW.

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 4th January 2026