Management Accountant

Location

London, Manchester

Job summary

The SIA is the organisation responsible for the regulation of private security. It is an independent, arm’s length body (ALB) of the Home Office, reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The SIA’s purpose Is protecting the public through effective regulation of the private security industry and working with partners to raise standards across the sector. Its regulatory remit covers the whole of the United Kingdom.

The SIA has two main duties: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry and the management of a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria.

SIA licensing covers security operatives who are in guarding, door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, and public space surveillance using CCTV, vehicle immobilisation (in Northern Ireland)and key holding. Licensing ensures that private security operatives are fit and proper persons who areproperly trainedand qualified to do their job.

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career and play a pivotal role in a high-profile public body?
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to join our finance team and help strengthen financial insight, governance and performance across the organisation.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders, budgetholders and operational teams to ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting and high-quality decision support. You will take a lead role in month-end processes, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis, helping stakeholders clearly understand their financial position and risks.

You will provide expert guidance on financial matters, contribute to business planning and organisational projects, and play an active part in improving financial systems, processes and reporting. Your work will directly support the SIA’s mission to improve public safety by regulating the private security industry – making this a role with genuine purpose and impact.

If you have strong analytical skills, experience in financial reporting and business partnering, and the confidence to work collaboratively across teams, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape a forward-looking finance function where your insight really makes a difference.

Due to business requirements, this role is only available full-time.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with month end processes.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of excel or financial systems.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant qualification in finance or accounting (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI) or a willingness to study.
• Experience in the public sector or similar environment.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £40,901, Security Industry Authority contributes £11,849 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

• A welcoming and innovative work environment.
• Continued support and development opportunities.
• Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days.
• A variety of discounts including Gymflex.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme – employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%.

Office attendance

Hybrid working may be available for this role.

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