Head of Financial Accounting

DVSA is a large, complex government organisation responsible for road safety. It operates across Great Britain generating annual income of around 400m and employing c.4,600 people.The Head of Financial Accounting is responsible for ensuring effective financial stewardship of DVSA. This includes compliance with financial standards and best practice, delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts, managing the annual audit and delivering an unqualified audit opinion. The position directly leads a team of 5 colleagues, also providing influence and direction to the whole of the Finance department on matters of financial accounting. It provides expertise in financial accounting and has exposure to senior leaders as well as external stakeholders.The position works with managers and leaders across the Agency supporting front-line delivery and decision making.ResponsibilitiesThe main duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:Contributing to the achievement of the DVSA strategy by ensuring that the organisation has robust systems of internal control, is financially sustainable meeting its financial objectives while realising value for money.Provide assurance to the Accounting Officer as to the propriety and regularity of all income and expenditure, assets, liabilities and reserves and ensure the accuracy and integrity of DVSAs financial accounts and accounting procedures.Production of accurate and timely financial reporting including the published Annual Report and Accounts.For more information about the role and responsibilities please refer to the candidate pack attached.