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Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)
Ministry of Defence (MOD)
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Our summary
- Salary
- £46,040 a year
About £3,060 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- Hybrid, London
- Contract
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Apply by Tuesday 10 November
- Holiday
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- 28.97% employer pension
Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
Essential Qualifications:
Fully qualified accountant with a CCAB-recognised body or CIMA, with relevant post-qualification. Accountancy Allowances will be paid where applicable.
Essential Skills:
Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience, including the ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to complex transactions and balances.
Experience of financial accounting and financial statement production, with a strong understanding of appropriate accounting controls, reconciliations and supporting evidence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex financial information, exercise sound judgement and reach well-reasoned accounting conclusions.
Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate complex accounting matters clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to demanding reporting and audit deadlines.
Nice to have
Desirable Skills:
Experience of accounting for non-current assets, capital projects or assets under construction, particularly in a complex project or programme environment.
Experience of applying IFRS and/or the Government Financial Reporting Manual (FReM).
Experience of working with external auditors and supporting the external audit cycle, ideally within central government.
Knowledge of wider government financial reporting requirements, including Managing Public Money
Education & certifications
Fully qualified accountant with a CCAB-recognised body or CIMA, with relevant post-qualification
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
£46,040
London locations may attract an allowance of £3,300 per annum
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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Visa & relocation
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The role
As a Financial Accounting Manager, you will take responsibility for significant elements of DNO's financial accounting and reporting. You will help manage and quality-assure financial information, support the production of statutory financial reports and provide clear technical accounting advice to colleagues across the organisation. You will also work closely with internal and external auditors, supporting the timely provision of evidence and resolution of accounting issues.
The role provides exposure to a broad range of financial accounting and reporting activity within a complex and high-profile organisation. You will work with colleagues across the wider finance community to identify and manage accounting risks, strengthen financial controls and improve the accounts production process. The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, comfortable working with a range of stakeholders and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality financial information to demanding timescales.
The successful candidate could work across any area of the Financial Accounting and Tax team, providing flexibility to respond to changing priorities and gain experience across DNO's financial accounting and reporting activities. The initial posting will, however, have a particular focus on asset accounting.
This is a technically challenging and high-profile area. The postholder will be responsible for accounting for some of Defence's largest and most complex assets, including significant multi-year projects. The role therefore requires strong technical accounting capability, sound judgement and the confidence to understand complex transactions and work with stakeholders to reach robust accounting conclusions.
The role offers an opportunity to develop broad financial accounting experience while taking early responsibility for a significant and technically demanding area of DNO's accounts.
What you'll do
Key responsibilities will include:
• Managing and quality-assuring financial information supporting DNO's accounts.
• Leading on accounting for significant assets and ensuring balances are appropriately supported and accounted for.
• Providing technical accounting advice in accordance with IFRS and the Government Financial Reporting Manual.
• Working across the finance community to identify and mitigate accounting risks and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Building effective relationships with the National Audit Office, internal audit and other stakeholders, including coordinating audit evidence and responding to queries.
• Contributing to DNO's consolidation and production of statutory financial reports.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to financial controls, accounting processes and ways of working.
• Sharing knowledge and best practice across the team and wider finance community.
How you'll work
Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours
This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
Apply before
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 10th November 2026
Reference number
487356
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
C1
Contract type
Permanent
Type of role
Finance
Number of jobs available
1
Location
Bristol, London
Security
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
Job contact :
- Name : DNO-ExternalRecruiting@mod.gov.uk
- Email : DNO-ExternalRecruiting@mod.gov.uk
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Hiring process
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This post is classed as 'Reserved' as per the Civil Service Nationality Rules. For further information please see the attached document.
Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style.
*Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview*
*Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history/qualification details/previous skills and experience. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements.
*Candidates will be required to provide a Personal Statement of Suitability which should be a maximum of 500 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential/desirable requirements for the role.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following Behaviours
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
At interview, you will be assessed against your Experience and the following Behaviours
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace
You will also be required to deliver a Presentation on a finance-specific topic.
The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview.
Interviews will be conducted Face to Face at AbbeyWood Bristol and Main Building London
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About the company & team
MOD - Defence Nuclear - DNO
The Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) is responsible for the provision of the nuclear deterrent, encompassing our submarines and nuclear warheads, while also advising on UK nuclear planning and fostering international co-operation on nuclear matters. With a multidisciplinary team of over 700 professionals, the DNO brings together expertise in science, engineering, finance, policy, programme delivery, and more. We work in partnership with the Royal Navy, the Submarine Delivery Agency and the Atomic Weapons Establishment as the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE).
Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated, and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Accounting and Tax team within DNO Finance. The team leads the production of DNO's financial accounts, manages the organisation's relationship with the National Audit Office and provides advice on compliance with accounting standards and government financial reporting requirements.
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
Additional information
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
The Defence Nuclear Organisation plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of the UK's independent strategic nuclear deterrent. To help enhance security, staff working for the DNO are encouraged to always exercise a high level of discretion in sharing information or talking about their work. As part of the application process, we ask that you do not tell anyone other than your partner or close family member about your application to join the DNO. You should not mention your application on social media or discuss it with anyone else at this stage.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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