AMS PSR

On behalf of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) we are looking for a Financial Accountant (Inside IR35) for a 3 month contract based REMOTELY .

The new Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is seeking a Financial Accountant.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support the production of IBCA’s annual report and accounts, manage month end reconciliations, support internal and external audits, oversee accounting policy and ensure financial integrity and controls.

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.

As a Financial Accountant, your main responsibilities will be:

• Supporting the annual report and accounts (ARA) production and audit
• Defining accounting policies
• Ensuring general ledger integrity and undertaking key monthly reconciliations
• Monitoring material balances for the compensation scheme
• Providing technical accounting advice
• Determining capital treatment
• Collaborating on Whole of Government Accounts submissions.

Essential:

• Public sector accounting and audit experience, ideally within a newly formed ALB.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and, preferably, the Government Financial Reporting Manual (FReM).
• Skilled in month-end processes including accruals, journals, ledger reviews, and reconciliations.
• Effective communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities flexibly and collaboratively.

Desirable:

• Part-qualified or qualified (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA).

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

"In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".