Financial Accounting Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for financial accounting, continuous improvement and developing others? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to ensure financial information is accurate, compliant and supports effective decision-making?

HM Land Registry is looking for a Financial Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting and Accounts, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial records and compliance with statutory and government reporting requirements. You will lead on the management of the General Ledger and Projects Ledger, provide expert technical accounting advice, and help drive improvements across financial processes and controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking organisation, working with colleagues across HM Land Registry to strengthen financial management, support strategic decision-making and contribute to the continued development of our finance function.

As Financial Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring HM Land Registry's financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner. You will oversee key financial accounting activities, including the General Ledger, Fixed Asset Register, lease accounting and project accounting, while ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, government guidance and reporting requirements.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, you will provide expert technical advice, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support the development of financial capability across the organisation. You will also lead a team that values collaboration, innovation and high-quality service delivery.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their whole selves to work. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Main Duties

As Financial Accounting Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop the Financial Accounting team, creating a positive, high-performing environment that supports delivery and professional growth.
• Ensure the effective operation of the General Ledger and Projects Ledger, including non-current assets, lease accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and capitalisation activities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and yearly closedown processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide expert technical advice on financial accounting matters, including VAT, IFRS, the Government Financial Reporting Manual, Managing Public Money, Consolidated Budgeting Guidance and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare high-quality financial papers, briefings, submissions and written advice for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain a robust financial control and governance framework, effectively managing risk and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and government reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of organisational objectives.
• Support to the Financial Operations Team as required plus other ad-hoc duties.