Senior Financial Accountant

Government Recruitment Service; Swansea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan 28.97%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Swansea is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support the DVSA finance team. You will lead the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts, ensure robust controls and governance, and coordinate with stakeholders across the Agency and NAO/Auditors.

The role requires expertise in IFRS/FReM and fixed asset management, with strong monthly reporting discipline and a track record of sound financial decision-making. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS/FReM.
• Strong governance and controls mindset.
• Ability to prepare and review financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of the DVSA Annual Report and Accounts.
• Lead preparation and submission of financial reporting for consolidation into DfT accounts.
• Maintain ledger controls and balance sheet accounts.
• Support monthly reporting cycles with accurate forecasts and audit trails.
• Advise on IFRS/FReM changes and asset registers management.

Skills

Financial accounting

IFRS knowledge

Governance

Job description

Can you provide expert financial advice and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations?

Have you delivered accurate financial reporting, strong controls and robust governance?

Are you confident leading on complex financial accounting, audit, fees, assets or business change activities?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team at the heart of DVSA, playing a key role in delivering financial expertise, supporting strategic priorities and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will help ensure sound financial decision-making while contributing to the development of both people and processes across the organisation.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensionshere
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

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As a senior member of the Financial Accounting team the job holder is expected to participate across the full breadth of the team’s remit whilst specialising in one of the areas. The area of specialisation will be rotated through the team to encourage staff development.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Ensure the timely completion of the DVSA Annual Report and Accounts. This includes planning, coordinating and liaising with key stakeholders including contributors from across the Agency and NAO/Auditors.
• Lead the timely and accurate preparation and submission of financial reporting returns and supporting information for consolidation into Department for Transport (DfT) accounts at both interim and year-end reporting periods.
• Regular maintenance of ledger controls and balance sheet accounts.
• Participation in the monthly reporting cycle ensuring actual expenditure is properly controlled, and forecasts are accurate and soundly based with audit trail.
• Provide lead authority on IFRS/ FReM. Ensure compliance with standards as well as assess the impact of changes to IFRS/ FReM on the accounts.
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset records of the organisation. Specifically ensuring the fixed asset registers are up-to-date, accurate and fully understood.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

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Senior Financial Accountant

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £49,900 to £49,900 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Swansea Job type: Permanent Posting date: 12 Oct 2026 Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

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