Financial Accountant - Assurance & Grants Control

Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS); Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting and Control Team. The role involves planning and executing assurance activities, advising on accounting issues, and liaising with the National Audit Office. The ideal candidate will be a qualified financial accountant with strong communication skills and experience in audit processes. This position offers opportunities for growth within a small finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified financial accountant with relevant certification.
• Proven experience in audit or assurance activities.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and design of the assurance framework.
• Lead assurance and testing activities across grants.
• Provide advice on complex technical accounting issues.
• Liaise with the National Audit Office for audits.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified financial accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland or CIMA)

Job description

A government department in the UK is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Financial Accounting and Control Team. The role involves planning and executing assurance activities, advising on accounting issues, and liaising with the National Audit Office. The ideal candidate will be a qualified financial accountant with strong communication skills and experience in audit processes. This position offers opportunities for growth within a small finance team.