The advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £45,900 and an allowance of £4,000.
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team at the heart of DVSA, playing a key role in delivering financial expertise, supporting strategic priorities and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will help ensure sound financial decision-making while contributing to the development of both people and processes across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure the timely completion of the DVSA Annual Report and Accounts. This includes planning, coordinating and liaising with key stakeholders including contributors from across the Agency and NAO/Auditors.
- Lead the timely and accurate preparation and submission of financial reporting returns and supporting information for consolidation into Department for Transport (DfT) accounts at both interim and year-end reporting periods.
- Regular maintenance of ledger controls and balance sheet accounts.
- Provide lead authority on IFRS/FReM. Ensure compliance with standards as well as assess the impact of changes to IFRS/FReM on the accounts.
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
- Access to the staff discount portal.
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
- Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Experience in applying IFRS, FReM, or other statutory reporting frameworks as a qualified accountant.
- Experience in using SAP (or a similar financial system) and working within a finance function in a large, complex organisation.
- Experience in analysing financial information, managing competing priorities, and delivering high-quality outcomes in an organised and effective manner.
- Experience in building positive working relationships and collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Experience in driving improvements and making a positive difference through a proactive and results-focused approach.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 25th October 2026
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Senior Financial Accountant in Swansea employer: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Recruitment Team
