Deputy Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting Specialist

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Deputy Head of Financial Accounting and Reporting to join our client, a well-established Government Organisation based in the heart of Canary Wharf. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for providing expert advice on financial reporting, accounting standards, and tax/financial control issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare the interim and year-end financial statements, including narrative sections, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, public sector accounting requirements, and International Financial Reporting Standards.
  • Financial Control: Provide advice on the application of accounting standards, tax/financial control issues, and support the timely provision of monthly management accounts.
  • General Ledger Management: Responsibility for all aspects of the General Ledger, including chart of accounts, banking, VAT, Fixed Asset register, reconciliations.
  • Audit and Compliance: Liaise with external auditors over the audit period to ensure smooth progression of audit of the Annual Reports and Accounts to meet the laying timetable.
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Analyse current processes to identify and implement ways to improve processes and financial control.
  • Leadership and Team Management: Act as a subject expert, providing technical accounting advice in line with IFRS and the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM) and other relevant Government guidance documents. Manage a diverse team and ensure all professional training and developments requirements are met.
Requirements
  • Extensive experience of managing audit and delivery of unqualified financial statements.
  • Extensive experience of managing financial controls and risks in both reporting and finance operations.
  • Application of public sector financial reporting and management rules (including the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM), Managing Public Money etc).
  • Strong influencing skills with the ability to liaise with staff at all levels, and challenge perceptions, ways of working and decision making where appropriate.
What We Offer

You will be offered a 9-month contract with an immediate start. As a key member of our client's finance team, you will have the opportunity to work with a well-established Government Organisation and contribute to the success of the company.



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