Description:
The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office
As a Assistant Management Accountant your main responsibilities would be:
- Developing a deep knowledge of diverse business areas, their needs and priorities, looking at the bigger picture to make sure that the business understands the financial implications of decisions and available choices.
- Acting as key liaison point between Finance and the business, building in depth understanding of different business areas and performance priorities.
- Providing analysis to support decision making and using benchmarking to highlight opportunities and add value.
- Supporting the financial analysis of business areas to prepare for Spending Reviews, risk management and business planning processes.
- Supporting financial reporting, including analysing financial information and preparing summary reporting.
- Supporting on the construction of business cases through financial challenge and the identification of commercial implications of options considered.
- Providing accounting advice in accordance with international financial reporting standards and central government accounting rules.
- Building financial and commercial awareness of non-finance staff within the business.
- The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.
You’ll have relevant experience in:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a finance or strategy role.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
- Some knowledge of government finance and the operation of fiscal events.
- Well-developed communication, presentation and relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of budget management, planning, forecasting and risk identification.
- Understanding of accrual, adjustment and prepayment journals.
- The ability to analyse and communicate complex financial information.
- Central Government experience would be an advantage