Financial Reporting and Revenue Accountant

Financial Reporting | Revenue Accountant | Public Sector | Central Government


Job Purpose:
To ensure the financial accounting transactions and processes are accurately recorded and year-end statutory accounts and financial accounts are prepared in accordance with best practice, statutory and professional guidelines in an efficient and effective manner, (thereby ensuring integrity, consistency and robustness of the organisation's financial data); and deputise for the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant in their absence (as required)The role holder needs to review, analyse and provide support for financial data relating to TfL business units, whilst collaborating with the business units and related external clients; ensuring that the work is efficiently and effectively carried out.

Knowledge:
-Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA CIPFA or overseas equivalent). -The ability to interpret and report financial information and data to a high standard -Basic understanding of working within a quality system or Best Value regime. -Good knowledge of financial compliance and reporting requirements in relation to accounting standards (IFRS), Local Authority Code, including an understanding of business processes, systems and controls. -Good understanding of the public sector environment.

Skills:
-Forecasting (Practitioner) -Systems and Software (Entry) -Management reporting and external reporting and ad-hoc communication (Practitioner) -Commercial acumen (Practitioner) -Prepare financial transactions, statements and information (Practitioner) -Planning and preparing for Audits (Practitioner) -Controls (Practitioner) -Professional Accounting principles & standards inc technical accounting advisory (Practitioner)

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