Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant (SEO) in Stafford

Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant
£42,450 – £46,636 (National)

+ £5,000 Accountancy Allowance

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50 % of the government s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK His Majesty s Government we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions.

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self‐improvement are encouraged, and we re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The responsibilities of the Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant will include:

Support the accounting for the GPA s non-current assets including maintaining the Non-Current Asset Register

Support the preparation of non-current asset notes, accounting policies and disclosures for inclusion in the GPA s financial statements

Provide information to external and internal auditors of non-current assets and associated controls, supporting the Head of Non-Current Asset Reporting in audit planning, managing fieldwork and the resolution of audit issues

Prepare forecasts for depreciation and impairments to inform annual and medium-term planning

Provide technical advice to business areas and finance team members on accounting and budgeting of capital and non-current asset transactions

Support the preparation of the GPA s dilapidations provision and associated policy, working with GPA s commercial partner to resolve any queries or disputes

Drive continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the non-current assets function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place

Seek out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross-government and cross-finance initiatives outside of own role

Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness

Key Skills & Experience

Hold a CCAB or equivalent qualification

Good knowledge and experience of Non-Current Assets accounting

Ability to develop productive relationships and effective networks with stakeholders across organisations

Experience of driving improvements in processes to increase efficiency

Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data

Good Microsoft Office skills

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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