Finance Officer

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Nottingham is looking for a Finance Officer to enhance the quality of financial services while supporting professional growth. This role involves providing expert assistance on ERP systems and developing strong stakeholder relationships. Candidates should possess intermediate Excel skills, experience with ERP systems, and the willingness to pursue an Accountancy qualification like AAT or ACCA. Attractive benefits include a 28.97% employer pension contribution and 25 annual leave days, increasing with service.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day

Access to the staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in providing expert advice and guidance on ERP systems.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience in developing reports and reconciliations using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to DVSA customers and employees on ERP systems.
• Build relationships with stakeholders for Financial Control service delivery.
• Develop reports for management to support audits and drive improvements.
• Support continuous improvement in financial control processes.
• Coordinate tasks ensuring delivery of objectives.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Teams

Experience of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Advanced interpersonal skills

Dealing with stakeholders via email, telephone

Delivering outcomes within tight deadlines

Education

Willingness to work towards formal Accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice and guidance to DVSA customers and employees on the ERP systems, related applications and processes
• 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

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Intermediate Excel skills and knowledge
• Experience in the use of MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Teams
• Experience of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with key stakeholders
• Dealing with stakeholders in multiple channels e.g. email, telephone etc
• Experience of delivering outcomes within tight deadlines

Additional Information

Candidates must have a willingness to work towards formal Accountancy qualification e.g. AAT / ACCA whilst in post if not already held.

• Level 1 Allowances - £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 Allowances - £2,000 - ACCA Papers F7-F9 Complete/ CIMA - Managerial Level Complete/ CIPFA - Professional Diploma Complete/ ICAEW - Professional Level Complete
• Level 3 Allowances - £4,000 - All papers completed - ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW

Benefits

• 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