Finance Officer

Job Description

Finance Officer£32,500 - £35,000 per annum (plus benefits)BristolAs part of the Finance and Accounting function, your work will have far-reaching impact as you drive financial performance and secure best value for the taxpayer. This function is key todelivering accurate, insightful, and timely financial information to stakeholders, and as one of the team your input will support effective decision-making for an organisation at the heart of UK defence.Youll benefit from plenty of routes for development,access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. Youll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Womens Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, DisabilityNetworkand many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so were pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life. At Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) andthe Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), we are excited to be expanding our Finance & Accounting team with excellent opportunities to join our organisation as a Finance Officer. As a Finance Officer, you will be involved with a wide variety of work, from the deliveryof financial processes in accordance to the pre-determined timescale and requirements to ensuring value for money.You will gain exposure and experience from working with teams and stakeholders across our business and corporate finance teams, whilst deliveringrobust financial information to senior managers. We will offer you the support and guidance to develop your skills and further your expertise with a clear pathway to excel in our organisation. Please note some attendance to the stated site may be requiredfor this position. We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our CV guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.Responsibilities for DE&S/SDA Finance OfficerAs a Finance Officer your responsibilities will include: Collating, preparing and producing accurate management information and reportsPreparing financial statements and ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with reporting requirementsEnsuring financialpolicies and procedures are consistently applied in accordance with published processesPlanning, management and supervision of finance tasks to ensure timely delivery to a high and consistent standardAnalysing and challenging financial and non-financial informationto ensure accurate forecastsMaintaining financial data and reporting in accordance with DE&S policyReviewing recorded financial information to ensure data meets external audit requirementsAdvising on appropriate VAT treatment to customers based on publishedMoD/DE&S policyProviding objective scrutiny and challenge to expenditure proposalsProviding insightful analysis of financial data through the preparation of a clear commentary Due to the secure nature of positions, some posts will be reserved for sole UK nationalsonly. What you will be assessed againstTo be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Finance related degree level qualification OR be AAT Qualified (Level 4) OR be part-qualified with a CCAB (orCIMA) professional body OR proven experience gained within a finance, tax or accounting roleIt will also benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Experience in collating preparing and providing financial dataor reports The ability to work autonomously and as part of a teamIn addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Technical Accounting Standards, Statutory Reporting & ComplianceFinancial Planning, Reporting and Resource Management Working together Delivering at pace Whats in it for youOur careers offer stability, training, progressionand much more! Discover more about what our organisations offer in the DE&S Little Book of BigBenefits and the SDA Benefits. Find out more about our pension schemes. Were exploring future ways of working with a flexible and a family-friendly approach in mind. This means that successful candidates may be offered the option of hybrid working, combiningworking at home with working at their contractual location. Further information relevant to hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post, to find a balance that suits your needs and those of the organisation. Please note thatemployees are responsible for meeting the cost of their travel to and from work when attending site. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a great place to work that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.To help us do this, we particularly encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, disabled people and people from LGBT communities. By bringing together different ideas, experiences and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together.Closing date:13th September 2022.