In recognition of the hurt caused by the infected blood scandal and highlighted by the Infected Blood Inquiry, the government has accepted the moral case for a compensation scheme to pay compensation to those infected and affected. This is being delivered by the new Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead on the production of IBCAs annual report and accounts and ensure the integrity of IBCAs financial activities. Youll drive the annual report and accounts, lead engagement with internal and external auditors, oversee policy and technical accounting, and ensure underlying information and ledgers are accurate.

The Financial Accounting & Reporting Lead in IBCA will report to the IBCA Head of Finance. You will be expected to take ownership for delivery of external reporting, including the annual report and accounts and audit process and manage internal audit engagements. Youll ensure integrity to the numbers and processes undertaken to reach them in a new organisation as it establishes itself, as well as providing technical expertise and updates to non-finance staff. This role requires an experienced accountant; someone proactive with an eye for detail, good at managing completing priorities and planning ahead, helping a wide range of stakeholders come together to deliver a complex project.

You will manage an SEO financial accountant and will work closely with the wider finance team. As such, the ability to manage others is key, as is supporting professional development. Managing a range of deliverables in a timely manner is essential. To support the organisation rapidly establish its processes and deliver to tight timescales, this role will from time to time require flexibility to assist with the wider finance deliverables.

Supported by an SEO, you will be responsible for:

·        Leading the annual report and accounts (ARA) and audit, leading production within the organisation and with external stakeholders as required

Essential Criteria

·        Managing the accounts and audit process in a public sector context, ideally working in a newly established ALB.

·        Excellent communication skills, with experience of getting messages about complex accounting treatments across to diverse audiences.

·        Detailed knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and practical experience of their application and ideally detailed knowledge of the Government Financial Reporting Manual (FReM).

·        Demonstrable experience of managing and motivating others to deliver objectives and to continuously seek to improve processes, procedures and efficiency.

·        Highly competent use of IT packages.

·        Experience of developing strong and sustainable relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders through a variety of communication channels.

·        Excellent organisational, time management and record keeping skills and the ability to multi task;

·        Ability to effectively prioritise and change focus to respond to emerging priorities under pressure.