92288 - Financial Accountant

The Northern Ireland Office is seeking to recruit a Financial Accountant to sit within the Financial Accounts and Reporting team. The Finance Accounts and Reporting Team lead on all statutory financial requirements within the NIO, and support a number of the NIO's Arms Lengths Bodies (ALBs). Additionally the Finance team are leading a transformation programme to better deliver our finances and maximise value to the business. This transformation will put finance at the heart of business decision making, driving greater understanding, control and value for money across the organisation. This role will support the transformation through the review, design and implementation of new financial systems, processes and controls supporting statutory requirements and that ability for the business to draw upon accurate financial data to facilitate decision making.

The role will be responsible for the key element of the Financial Account processes reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting and Accounting. The successful candidate will take on key responsibilities as part of the production of the annual reports and accounts, support the provision of financial schedules to support year end audit. The role will lead on the NIO's input into the whole of Government Accounts (WGA) and provide support to the forecasting of the department's cash position and managing it within budgetary limits, oversight of VAT and providing wider financial support & advice across the organisation.

The Northern Ireland Office strives to be an inclusive employer and is recognised by its staff and externally as being an employer where Diversity and Inclusion are valued.

We hold a Diversity & Inclusion Charter Mark and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader organisation.

In March 2018 we won the award for Best Employer for Diversity & Equality in Northern Ireland (small employer category) in a Gala Award ceremony hosted by Legal-Island, a multi-award winning workplace compliance company based in Northern Ireland.

We have an active D&I network supporting colleagues through D&I Advocates, championed by our Directors.

We want all our people to feel valued for who they are and we are confident that you will find the NIO a warm, welcoming and inclusive place to work.

What we do

Background

The Northern Ireland Office represents Northern Ireland interests at a UK Government level and UK Government interests in Northern Ireland. We have a wide range of responsibilities, including: underpinning political stability in Northern Ireland; overseeing the Northern Ireland devolution settlement; leading on national security policy in Northern Ireland; addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past; delivering elections and constitutional reform in Northern Ireland; playing a key role in rebalancing the NI economy; representing NI interests, including on the border with Ireland, as the UK exits the EU. Our small size and diverse portfolio create a stimulating, fast-paced and challenging working environment, with regular engagement with a range of Ministers and senior officials. We support flexible working and have a modern, flexible IT system which helps enable this.

DURATION Two year loan or Fixed Term Appointment with the possibility of a third
SALARY Salary scale:
Inner London - £47,657- £52,040
National - £41,463- £45,276

Inclusion and diversity

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.