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Gambling Commission Hiring for Financial Accountant Job at Birmingham, England Full Time

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Details

Reference number

232766

Salary

£35,000

Grade

Senior Executive Officer


Contract type

Permanent


Business area

GC – Finance


Type of role

Accountancy
Corporate Finance
Finance


Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time


Number of posts

1

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands (England), B2 4BP

About the job


Summary

Financial Accountant
Birmingham, West Midlands (with hybrid working)

About Us

Set up under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. We do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercial gambling industry is run fairly and openly. We work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how we can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.

We are currently looking for an Financial Accountant to join our team in Birmingham where you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial accounting for both Gambling Regulation and the National Lottery.


Job description

As the Financial Accountant, you will be supporting the Financial Controller in preparing final accounts at 9 and 12 months for the external audit and supporting their requests and queries throughout the external audit process.

Your role will also involve:

  • Supporting the Financial Controller in the treasury management of the Gambling Commission in accordance with managing public money.
  • Line manager of two Assistant Financial Accountants.
  • Responsible for the integrity of all financial systems and maintaining timely delegated authority structures within.
  • Ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring timely and regular reviews are conducted with the Financial Controller.
  • Ensuring all internal and external returns (including HMRC and Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)) are completed, reviewed and returned on time.
  • Deputise for the Financial Controller when required.


Responsibilities

  • Qualified accountant or QBE with significant experience.
  • Team management experience.
  • Good internal and external stakeholder management skills.
  • Good understanding of accounting principles including the application of notes and disclosures in year-end accounts.
  • Ability to meeting tight deadlines and work under pressure. This will involve managing your own workload and managing the team’s activities to ensure there is capacity to meet the needs of the business.

Knowledge of public sector accounting such as Managing Public Money and FReM would be desirable.

Benefits

  • Salary of c£35,000 per annum
  • Civil service pension, with an employer contribution rate of 27.1%
  • Flexible working
  • Hybrid working, specific guidelines are to be agreed with line manager
  • 26 days’ holiday and option to buy up to five days’ extra annual leave

Joining us means joining a dynamic, high-profile sector and being at the cutting edge of regulation, where the work you do has a real impact on people’s lives.

It also means joining an organisation that is inclusive, that respects work-life balance and is completely dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential. Whether that’s through flexible working, really understanding how you work best or exposing you to real opportunities to challenge yourself, if you’re passionate about making your mark on the industry and on society, then we will help you do that.

Things you need to know


Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.


Selection process details

Please apply on our careers website.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.


Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Apply and further information

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  • Job Title: Gambling Commission Hiring for Financial Accountant Job at Birmingham, England