Financial Accountant

Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading police authority is looking for a Financial Accountant to manage their Financial Accounting Integrity Team. The successful candidate will have experience in complex accounting reconciliations and IFRS implementation. This role requires effective communication and proven team management skills, with a desire for a candidate holding a CCAB qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex accounting reconciliation and VAT accounting.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of IFRS, specifically IFRS 16.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Financial Accounting Integrity Team.
• Deliver professional accounting services to both Constabularies.
• Prepare Statement of Accounts with complex disclosures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Management Ability

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Change Management

Education

Part qualified CCAB accountancy qualification

Full CCAB accounting qualification or equivalent

Tools

Computerised Accounting Systems

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Applications are invited for the above post in the Joint Financial Accounting and Specialist Functions Section. The role will manage the Financial Accounting Integrity Team, delivering a professional and technical accounting service to both Constabularies.

The successful applicant will be an experienced Financial Accountant, with experience of complex accounting reconciliation, VAT accounting, implementation of IFRS (specifically IFRS 16) and systems accounting.

It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

• Part qualified CCAB accountancy qualification (completion of Applied Skills Level (ACCA) or Management Level (CIMA)) or comparable equivalent
• Proven experience of involvement with preparation of Statement of Accounts (including complex disclosures).
• Demonstrate effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team
• Demonstrate technical accounting knowledge including IFRS (specifically IFRS 16)
• Proven ability in managing computerised accounting systems including spreadsheets and databases.
• Proven ability to manage change, meet deadlines and achieve objectives under pressure

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

• Full CCAB accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of public sector accounting procedures and the Local Authority Accounting Code of Practice

Hours of work are 0800 to 1600 Monday to Friday with flexibility on start & finish times in accordance with the organisation’s flexible working policy.

The residency requirement for this role is five years. Please read the Eligibility Criteria information detailed below.