A fabulous opportunity has arisen to further your accounting career and learn best practice in the Award Winning Finance team at The National Archives based on one site in the beautiful surroundings of Kew, Richmond.
A non-ministerial government department The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government, and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years.
Our 21st-century role is to collect and secure the future of the government record, both digital and physical, to preserve it for generations to come, and to make it as accessible and available as possible.
Based within the Management Accounting team of 6 and reporting to the Head of Management Accounting (HoMA), we are looking for someone fully qualified CCAB with at least two years PQE in management accounts, budgeting and decision support. Our ideal candidate will have strong communication and finance system skills including advanced Excel, show attention to detail and be able to provide strong customer support. The role would ideally suit someone looking to gain experience in government accounting.
This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.
A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.
Person specification
How to apply
Please send your CV to to Emma Fuller [email protected]. You do not need to provide a covering letter. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact us at [email protected].
Essential criteria
CCAB qualification
Strong analytical skills, able to identify and interpret trends and improve financial forecasting
Ability to understand the strategic business goals of an organisation, able to 'look beyond the numbers' and understand the wider business context.
Ability to collect and interpret financial and operational data (e.g. performance metrics) to assess efficiency and effectiveness, undertaking analysis and reporting and making recommendations as appropriate
Team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work with a diverse and broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrable ability to influence.
Good written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding but stands ground when needed
Experience of working to tight deadlines, ability to work well under pressure and to be able to prioritise a heavy workload
Strong finance system skills including advanced Excel skills
Desirable criteria
Understanding of accounting policy and an appreciation of the implications for an organisation of Government legislation and accounting standards
Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development.
Any move to The National Archives from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Selection process details
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact The National Archives via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs
Complete the 'Assistance required' section in the 'Additional requirements' page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: [email protected]
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