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As part of Financial Accounting and Internal Tax, the Resource Accounting and Change Optimisation team play a crucial role in providing both Financial and Management information across all areas of HMRC, accounting for over � of Resource expenditure in 2023-24, of which � is demand-led, Annually Managed Expenditure.
The Department�s Resource Accounts are produced on a consolidated basis to include the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and are prepared in accordance with HM Treasury guidelines and International Accounting Standards (as they apply to Government departments). These consolidated Resource Accounts report the income, expenditure and financial position of HMRC, and are prepared annually to meet statutory requirements, being laid before Parliament to an agreed timetable.
This is an exciting opportunity for a studying/newly AAT qualified (Level 3) or qualified Accountant looking for a first role at this level, or for an experienced Accountant who is looking to broaden their knowledge and experience of Government Accounting. The Financial Accounting and Internal Tax (FAIT) area within HMRC employs over 100 finance professionals performing a wide breadth of accounting activities. So, there is ample opportunity to move into varying roles in the future and for promotion either within FAIT or wider in HMRC.
A hybrid working pattern is in place, with team members currently spending a minimum of 60% of their available working time in the Worthing office.
Job description
As an experienced Level 3 AAT qualified accounting technician or part qualified accountant you will work with the Policy and Estimates Lead or Technical Change Delivery Lead and a small team to:
- Produce statutory accounts and Financial Statements to agreed HM Treasury guidance and accounting standards to agreed timetables.
- Oversee the audit by National Audit Office for your team.
- Work alongside key stakeholders both within HMRC and OGDs to ensure that controls, risks and issues are governed effectively.
- Work with key stakeholders to ensure that any recommendations from NAO auditors are dealt with in a timely and effective manner.
- Provide timely and helpful professional advice on complex accounting issues.
- Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and HMRC policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Maintain a detailed overview of account production processes and data flows relevant to the Resource accounts and monitor any areas of risk identified.
- Work alongside and assist other Senior Financial Accountants helping to resolve problems and covering workloads when required.
- Oversee effective management and operation of designated processes which contribute to controls and assurance such as reconciliations and journals.
- There will be a requirement to undertake line management of a small team.
- Work closely with Knowledge, Analysis and Intelligence and other business area colleagues to support and assure the processes by which estimated and actual values are settled.
Person specification
The main responsibility of the role is to support the G6, G7 Lead and Grade 7 accountants and to lead and motivate finance profession colleagues to meet the team objectives:
- Produce Statutory Accounts and Financial Statements to agreed HM Treasury timetables and to the quality expected by the NAO auditors.
- Work alongside key stakeholders both internal and external to HMRC to ensure that controls, risks and issues are governed effectively.
- Develop, implement and produce business readiness documentation to support the introduction of new Accounting Standards and continuous improvement for existing standards.
- Work with key stakeholders to ensure that any recommendations from NAO auditors are dealt with in a timely and effective manner, applying interpretive and constructive thought to weigh up the best course of action.
- Provide timely and helpful professional advice on complex accounting issues, especially where the introduction of new concepts will require innovative responses, such as the implementation of new legislation and regulations, changes in policy, and departmental practice.
- Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and HMRC policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Maintain a detailed overview of account production processes and data flows relevant to the Resource accounts, monitoring any areas of risk identified.
- Representing HMRC or supporting other Senior Financial Accountants, building strong interpersonal relationships to achieve co-operation to resolve problems and develop mutually acceptable solutions, covering the workload of others when required.
- Oversee effective management and operation of designated processes which contribute to controls and assurance such as reconciliations and journals.
- Work closely with Knowledge, Analysis and Intelligence and other business area colleagues to support and assure the processes by which estimated and actual values are determined.
Essential Criteria:
Qualified Association of Accounting Technicians (at Level 3 or above).
Or
Part Qualified Accountant (with the expectation of full qualification being achieved within two years of appointment date) or Fully Qualified Accountant:
Through one of the following six bodies:
1. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
2. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
3. Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
4. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
5. Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
6. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
And
- Must be able to demonstrate advanced Excel skills and an ability to use complex formulae within large datasets.
- Experience in leadership, management and organisation.
- Sound and broad communication, report writing and analytical skills.
- Experience of accounts preparation and dealing with auditors.
- Experience of using modern accounting IT systems.
- Working knowledge of accounting standards.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Desirable Criteria:
- Public sector finance experience.
- Project Management experience.
Qualifications
Qualified Association of Accounting Technicians (at Level 3 or above).
Or
Part Qualified Accountant (with the expectation of full qualification being achieved within two years of appointment date) or Fully Qualified Accountant:
Through one of the following six bodies:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
7. Ability to communicate complex technical accounting issues to non accountants.
8. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of controls within a financial environment.
9. Ability to demonstrate how to undertake an effective reconciliation between ledger and third party data.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �42,618, HM Revenue and Customs contributes �12,346 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.�
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.�
10. Pension�- We make contributions to our colleagues� Alpha pension equal to at least of their salary.
11. Family friendly policies.
12. Personal support.
13. Coaching and development.�
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