Description
The Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) is responsible for the provision of the nuclear deterrent, encompassing submarines and nuclear warheads, while advising on UK nuclear planning and fostering international co-operation on nuclear matters.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Accounting and Tax team within DNO Finance. The team leads the production of DNO's financial accounts, manages the organisation's relationship with the National Audit Office, and provides advice on compliance with accounting standards and government financial reporting requirements.
As a Financial Accounting Manager, you will take responsibility for significant elements of DNO's financial accounting and reporting. You will help manage and quality-assure financial information, support the production of statutory financial reports, and provide clear technical accounting advice to colleagues across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and quality-assuring financial information supporting DNO's accounts
- Leading on accounting for significant assets and ensuring balances are appropriately supported and accounted for
- Providing technical accounting advice in accordance with IFRS and the Government Financial Reporting Manual
- Working across the finance community to identify and mitigate accounting risks and resolve complex accounting issues
- Building effective relationships with the National Audit Office, internal audit, and other stakeholders
- Contributing to DNO's consolidation and production of statutory financial reports
- Identifying and implementing improvements to financial controls, accounting processes, and ways of working
The role offers an opportunity to develop broad financial accounting experience while taking early responsibility for a significant and technically demanding area of DNO's accounts.
The successful candidate could work across any area of the Financial Accounting and Tax team, providing flexibility to respond to changing priorities and gain experience across DNO's financial accounting and reporting activities.
Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Benefits include:
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service