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On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant (Inside IR35) for a 6 months contract based  in Whittington, Andover or Wyton 1-2 days per week in the office.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

The Assistant Management Accountant plays a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial management information within a UK Government environment. Working as part of a wider finance team, the post holder will support robust financial control, budget management, forecasting, and reporting activity, ensuring that financial records are maintained to a high standard and remain audit ready at all times.

The role requires strong technical management accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while engaging constructively with a wide range of stakeholders.

As an Assistant Management Accountant, your main responsibilities will be:

• Support the production of management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance requirements.
• Maintain high quality, audit ready financial records in line with MOD/DIO policies, procedures, and audit standards.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and discrepancies, providing clear explanations and recommendations to support decision making.
• Assist with budget monitoring and forecasting, highlighting variances and supporting corrective actions where required.
• Contribute to month end and year end processes, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs are of a high standard.
• Work effectively with stakeholders across the business, providing financial advice, guidance, and support to enable effective business change.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting arrangements.

Essential:

• Active Sc Clearance
• Demonstrable experience in management accounting within a UK Government or similarly regulated public sector environment.
• Strong management accounting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and resolve discrepancies confidently.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a proven track record of maintaining audit‑ready financial records.
• Ability to manage a high workload, prioritise competing demands, and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, explain financial information clearly, and support business change.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of MOD/DIO financial systems, governance frameworks, policy requirements, and audit processes, or the ability to develop this quickly.

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 MOD 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 MOD 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.