Hybrid Financial Accountant

at UK Research and Innovation

• Job title: Financial Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £37,841 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: Oracle
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Didcot, United Kingdom

About the role

• Capital Financial Accountant managing STFC Fixed Asset Register and capital projects. Responsible for accounting controls and proper asset management in compliance with IFRS and UKRI Policy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the oversight and management of the STFC Fixed Asset Register ensuring Fixed Assets and AuC Capital Projects are accounted for and controlled on a day to day basis in accordance with IFRS/FReM and UKRI Policy.
• Working with Management Accountants and Project Managers to ensure that Capital Projects are set up and accounted for correctly, and Fixed Assets are created in a timely manner.
• Reconciling large data sets between Oracle PA and Oracle GL modules on a project by project basis.
• Allocation of costs to individual assets.
• Ensure Fixed Asset capitalisation and disposals are in accordance with UKRI policies and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Using experience and judgement to determine appropriate level of asset componentization/aggregation.
• Using experience and judgement to review transactions for non-capital costs.
• Using experience and judgement and working with Asset Holders to ensure individual assets are not held at values above their recoverable amount (fair value/value in use).
• To review the impairment or disposal of assets.
• The development, implementation & communication of FA related policies, procedures, and systems.
• Ensure adequate internal controls.
• Liaison with NAO and GIAA.

Requirements

• CCAB part-qualified or significant experience in working with capital project accounting. (S)
• Previous experience working in a finance environment and dealing with tight deadlines. (S/I)
• Experience in the creation and management of Fixed Assets and large Capital Projects. (S/I)
• Ability and experience of presenting and explaining financial information to non-financial staff.
• Experience of external audits, providing audit data and liaison with auditors. (S/I)
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight timescales and adapt to regularly changing priorities. (S/I)
• Good understanding of financial accounts preparation and accounting principles. (S/I)
• Able to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. (S/I)
• Able to resolve problems independently whilst knowing when to consult or take advice. (S/I)

Benefits

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options