Financial Accounting Manager

Job Title: Financial Accounting Manager
Location: Cardiff / Glasgow / London
Salary: £39,977 + Civil Service Pension (£11,581 employer contribution)
Hybrid working: 1 day per week in office (subject to change)
Postcode: G2 7JD / CF10 4RU / SW1P 3GE

Shape the UK's energy future and industry

A leading public sector organisation is looking for a Financial Accounting Manager to support critical national energy projects and industry. Based in Cardiff, Glasgow or London, this role plays a key part in financial reporting, controls and audit.

The organisation offers excellent benefits, hybrid working, and the chance to make a real impact in a supportive, mission-led team.

What's in it for you?

• 30 days annual leave (after 2 years)

• Generous Civil Service Pension (27.8% employer contribution)

• Flexible hours and hybrid working (avg 1 day per week in office)

• Clean, modern offices in Cardiff, Glasgow or London

• Excellent training and professional development

• Inclusive and welcoming team culture

What you'll do

As a Financial Accounting Manager, you'll lead on year-end reporting, manage monthly processes, and support the wider finance team in delivering strong financial governance.

• Prepare the financial statements for the Annual Report & Accounts

• Manage VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed assets

• Lead the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) submission

• Act as main point of contact for external auditors

• Oversee IFRS 16 lease accounting and asset reporting

• Line manage and develop a small team

• Provide accurate advice to internal teams

What we're looking for

We know candidates may not apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you and you meet the essentials, it would be great to hear from you.

Essential:

• CCAB (or equivalent) qualified - or one exam from completion

• Experience in financial accounting

• Understanding of IFRS and audit requirements

• Knowledge of VAT and financial controls

• Strong communication skills and stakeholder experience

• Experience managing or reviewing others work

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Government Financial Reporting Manual (FReM)

• Familiarity with HMRC VAT Contracted Out Services

About the team and culture

You'll join a cooperative finance team led by a Senior Financial Accounting Manager, working with colleagues across Management Accounts, Payroll, Procurement and beyond.

The organisation actively promotes diversity and inclusion. Applications are particularly welcome from underrepresented backgrounds.

About the organisation

This is a well-established public body playing a major role in supporting the UK's transition to secure, sustainable and affordable energy. The work you do here will support vulnerable consumers and contribute directly to net-zero goals.

How to apply

Click Apply now to upload your CV.

If you are successful, you will have to provide a statement of how you meet the essential and desireable criteria, and you will be assessed on experience, behaviours and technical skills.

Shortlisted candidates will also complete a technical test and interview.

Important notes:

• This vacancy follows Civil Service Success Profiles.

• Please ensure your application is truthful and based on your own experience.

• Use of AI-generated content or plagiarism will be flagged.

• Pre-employment checks include identity verification and fraud prevention via Cifas.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.