Remote Head of Accounting & Reporting - SC Cleared

Great British Energy Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crown Prosecution Service seeks a Head of Accounting and Reporting to lead the accounting function, ensure statutory and management reporting, and drive governance across the finance team. You will oversee monthly management accounts, year-end reporting, and WGA submissions, while maintaining strong controls and compliance with FReM and HM Treasury guidance.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with senior Civil Service or public sector experience, active SC clearance, and the

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Experience at senior level within Civil Service or public sector finance.
• Hands-on experience producing Annual Report & Accounts.
• Ability to provide technical financial advice on complex accounting and budgeting issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting & Reporting function and provide technical finance leadership.
• Manage and develop the Management Accounting team and finance resources.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Lead preparation and delivery of Annual Report & Accounts in line with government accounting requirements.
• Ensure IFRS, HM Treasury guidance, FReM compliance and other standards.
• Lead Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) submissions and related reporting.
• Support budget planning and government budgeting activities.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance arrangements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical accounting

Government budgeting

Management accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

The Crown Prosecution Service seeks a Head of Accounting and Reporting to lead the accounting function, ensure statutory and management reporting, and drive governance across the finance team. You will oversee monthly management accounts, year-end reporting, and WGA submissions, while maintaining strong controls and compliance with FReM and HM Treasury guidance.

The role requires a fully qualified accountant with senior Civil Service or public sector experience, active SC clearance, and the