Senior Financial Accountant 18 views

💷 Salary: £49,900
The advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £45,900 and an allowance of £4,000.

🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team at the heart of DVSA, playing a key role in delivering financial expertise, supporting strategic priorities and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will help ensure sound financial decision-making while contributing to the development of both people and processes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the timely completion of the DVSA Annual Report and Accounts. This includes planning, coordinating and liaising with key stakeholders including contributors from across the Agency and NAO/Auditors.
• Lead the timely and accurate preparation and submission of financial reporting returns and supporting information for consolidation into Department for Transport (DfT) accounts at both interim and year-end reporting periods.
• Regular maintenance of ledger controls and balance sheet accounts.
• Provide lead authority on IFRS/FReM. Ensure compliance with standards as well as assess the impact of changes to IFRS/FReM on the accounts.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience in applying IFRS, FReM, or other statutory reporting frameworks as a qualified accountant.
• Experience in using SAP (or a similar financial system) and working within a finance function in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience in analysing financial information, managing competing priorities, and delivering high-quality outcomes in an organised and effective manner.
• Experience in building positive working relationships and collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in driving improvements and making a positive difference through a proactive and results-focused approach.

📅 Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 25th October 2026