The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, you will use your accounting skills for the benefit of an organization that benefits everyone. As a senior member of our team of accounting Systems, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial accounting. This is a varied role with a number of important functions - from financial assets and liabilities to reconcile, to examine and investigate the transactions of the system. Ensure that financial data on our system is relevant, accurate and timely help in the preparation of financial reports and to support the identification and implementation of process improvements.
You will be involved in a range of key accounting items, including sub-ledger integrity, the process of closure and the data, Prism and accounting. Of course, you will work closely with business users, the functions of the headquarters and embassies, to acquire information and provide advice and technical assistance. We will also expect you to manage, motivate and train a team of accounting students and assistants. Part of the CCAB qualified accountant or AAT newly qualified, you have a proven knowledge and experience in the use of large financial systems such as Oracle and SAP, and Microsoft Excel. You will need to combine business sense with a demonstrable understanding of the public sector. Common sense and problem solving skills are also essential. An individual with a commitment to deliver results, you will ideally have some experience of management and the ability to deal with auditors.
Part of the CCAB qualified accountant or AAT newly qualified, you have a proven knowledge and experience in the use of large financial systems such as Oracle and SAP, and Microsoft Excel. You will need to combine business sense with a demonstrable understanding of the public sector. Common sense and problem solving skills are also essential. An individual with a commitment to deliver results, you will ideally have some experience of management and the ability to deal with auditors. Please be aware that you will not be eligible for transfer or apply on promotion or otherwise, any position within the Home Civil Service or in the diplomatic service of the FCO, or one of its organizations or other bodies, through the internal processes of the FCO, unless you receive specific authorization and exceptional human resources director.
Salary: £27.000
Location : Milton Keynes