Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic finance professional, who thrives in a constantly evolving environment?
Are you proactive, flexible and delivery focused?
Do you have experience of fixed asset accounting in a complex, multi-site organisation?
If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and we'd love to hear from you!
As a Senior Financial Accountant (SFA) for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) you will be part of a specialist team that sits at the heart of the finance department. The team provides expert advice, support and challenge to DVSA managers, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory and best practice accounting standards and requirements. We produce statutory reports and manage the balance sheet, as well as managing DVSA�s fees and providing decision support around product costing and fees.
Job description
Within the Financial Accounting team, the SFA � Fixed Asset Accountant will maintain governance and control over the fixed asset base of DVSA. This involves becoming the key point of expertise regarding DVSA�s fixed asset register, supporting and contributing to the DVSA�s capital strategy, ensuring compliance with IFRS and FReM, and producing regular monthly reports to Boards and the relevant elements of the Annual Report and Accounts.
The job holder is expected to participate across the full breadth of the team�s remit whilst specialising in Fixed Asset Accounting. The area of specialisation will be rotated through the team to encourage staff development. The individual will be expected to lead, motivate and manage staff on a rotational basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with good accounting standards and technical accounting skills. These skills will need to be displayed and applied daily to complete tasks. In addition, there will be the opportunity to meet and build lasting relationships with stakeholders at all grades as well as plenty of development opportunities to either learn or build on existing knowledge.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
1. Manage and maintain the fixed asset records of the organisation, specifically ensuring the fixed asset registers are up-to-date, accurate and fully understood.�
2. Manage and maintain the accounting for IFRS 16 leases, ensuring accurate registers of IFRS 16 leases are maintained, monthly IFRS 16 accounting entries are produced and reviewed, ensuring compliance with the standard.
3. Act as partner to the business for all matters associated with assets, in particular capital investment decisions, impairment reviews and analysis of capital spend.
4. Prepare Board level papers to support the governance of fixed assets ( write downs, impairment reviews).
5. Manage and reconcile the Agency�s revaluation reserve and general fund.�
6. Provide the necessary input and expertise to the reporting processes (including budget, forecasts and long-term forecasts) through provision of depreciation forecasts and other asset-related adjustments.
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached candidate pack.
Person specification
To thrive in this role, you have excellent fixed asset accounting experience in a complex, multi-site organisation.
You have an analytical mind and are passionate about providing accurate and relevant information and have experience of financial control and successfully delivering month-end and year-end financial processes.�
You have strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise what can sometimes be a conflicting workload. You are a strong advocate for change and continuous improvement, recognising the benefits of promoting a change culture within the team.
You are a confident communicator and can deliver sophisticated financial concepts to a varied audience, both verbally and in writing.�Building relationships comes naturally to you, helping you to craft and define new partnerships.�
You have experience of working with�IFRS, FReM or other statutory reporting frameworks and can demonstrate knowledge gained in the use of SAP or a similar financial system.�
Additional Information
There is a need to travel on official business with overnight stays, on occasion. This is approximately two day trips a month, and overnight quarterly.
This role can be based in, ,, or, your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.�
About Us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.�
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We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.�
We�re working hard to:��
7. make roads safer.
8. improve services for our customers.
9. make road transport greener and healthier.
10. harness the potential of technology and data.
11. grow and level up the economy.
We�re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.��
Visit the to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA.�
Qualifications
Applicants must be CCAB qualified, or equivalent.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
12. Communicating and Influencing
13. Delivering at Pace
14. Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
15. Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �40,808, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes �11,822 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
16. An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
17. Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.
18. 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King�s birthday.�
19. Latest IT and Tech devices.�
20. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
21. Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
22. Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
23. Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing.�
24. Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.
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