Financial Accounting Manager

HM Land Registry; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HM Land Registry is seeking an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to lead our Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting and Accounts, you will oversee the General Ledger and Projects Ledger, drive accounting improvements and ensure statutory compliance.

This role requires a CCAB qualification and strong Excel skills, with responsibility for end-to-end financial reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant (or internationally recognised equivalent) with CCAB membership.
• Strong Excel skills and financial data analysis.
• Experience in general ledger, project accounting or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Financial Accounting team, creating a positive, high-performing environment that supports delivery and professional growth.
• Oversee the General Ledger and Projects Ledger, including non-current assets, lease accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and capitalisation.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and yearly closedown processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide expert technical accounting advice on matters such as VAT, IFRS, the Government Financial Reporting Manual, Managing Public Money and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance.
• Maintain a robust financial control and governance framework, managing risk and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Excel skills

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location

Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR : Peterborough, East of England, PE2 8YY : Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ

About the job

Job summary

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for financial accounting, continuous improvement and developing others? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to ensure financial information is accurate, compliant and supports effective decision-making?

HM Land Registry is looking for a Financial Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting and Accounts, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial records and compliance with statutory and government reporting requirements. You will lead on the management of the General Ledger and Projects Ledger, provide expert technical accounting advice, and help drive improvements across financial processes and controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking organisation, working with colleagues across HM Land Registry to strengthen financial management, support strategic decision-making and contribute to the continued development of our finance function.

Job description

As Financial Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring HM Land Registry's financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner. You will oversee key financial accounting activities, including the General Ledger, Fixed Asset Register, lease accounting and project accounting, while ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, government guidance and reporting requirements.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, you will provide expert technical advice, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support the development of financial capability across the organisation. You will also lead a team that values collaboration, innovation and high-quality service delivery.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their whole selves to work. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Main Duties

As Financial Accounting Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop the Financial Accounting team, creating a positive, high-performing environment that supports delivery and professional growth.
• Ensure the effective operation of the General Ledger and Projects Ledger, including non-current assets, lease accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and capitalisation activities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and yearly closedown processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide expert technical advice on financial accounting matters, including VAT, IFRS, the Government Financial Reporting Manual, Managing Public Money, Consolidated Budgeting Guidance and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare high-quality financial papers, briefings, submissions and written advice for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain a robust financial control and governance framework, effectively managing risk and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and government reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of organisational objectives.
• Support to the Financial Operations Team as required plus other ad-hoc duties.

Please note, Financial Operations have staff based in Croydon, Durham, Plymouth, Swansea Weymouth, and Leicester. If not based in Croydon, there will be some ad-hoc travel to our Head Office (with advance notice). There will also be the opportunity to visit your team at their home office if you are not co-located.

Please note, this role requires a minimum of 30 hours, over 5 working days.

Person specification

To be successful you will:

Technical

• Be a fully qualified CCAB accountant (or internationally recognised equivalent) and member of a CCAB accountancy body
• Hold strong excel skills.

Experience

• Build and maintain strong working relationships within team and wider business.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements, including developing and implementing proposals.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Please complete the Technical box (up to a maximum of 250 words, outlining how you meet the following Essential Technical Criteria: Fully qualified CCAB accountant (or internationally recognised equivalent) and member of a CCAB accountancy body