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About the Role

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant in delivering high-quality accounting, taxation and exchequer services across the GLA Group. Leading a team of finance professionals, the role will support the preparation of the annual accounts, provide expert advice on technical accounting matters, support the ongoing development of financial systems and processes, and contribute to the effective delivery of taxation advice and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

Deputise for the Deputy Chief Accountant.
Support the preparation of the annual accounts for the Greater London Authority (GLA), GLA Group, and liaise with the auditors.
Provide high quality technical accounting advice on complex areas, including on the capital programme.
Support the work of GLA’s shared transactional financial services, including accounts payable, sales invoicing, payroll, pensions and procurement.
Develop the GLA’s use of its financial system and ensure it is fit for purpose.
Work with the GLA's in-house and external taxation advisory function to ensure accurate calculation and timely reporting of GLA’s tax liabilities to HMRC.
Ensure reports and financial information are produced from the financial system to meet stakeholder requirements.
Manage staff to coordinate their activities for timely delivery of financial advice and other work.
Complete all other reasonable tasks, as directed, to fulfil this role.

Requirements

CCAB qualified accountant or an equivalent level of attainment.
Substantial knowledge and practical experience of public sector finance, including a strong understanding of the statutory and regulatory framework governing local authority accounting.
Proven experience in managing, maintaining and developing financial accounting systems.
Experience of supporting or leading finance-related projects and system improvements.
Significant experience of working with internal and external auditors, including leading and coordinating the year-end accounts and audit process.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse, manipulate and present complex financial data.
Experience of using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, Agresso or equivalent systems.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Agresso or equivalent systems

Location

Union Street

Work Type

Permanent
Hybrid working up to 3 days a week in offices and remotely
Flexible working arrangements
Job share

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

£64,690 per annum

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave
Interest free season ticket loan
Interest free bicycle loan
Career average pension scheme

About the Company

Working for City Hall makes a difference to the lives of Londoners.
Staff are at the centre of long-term planning and development for our great city.
The Chief Finance Officer’s Directorate supports the Mayor’s Office and wider GLA on a variety of different aspects: from managing daily financial decisions to setting long-term objectives; budget setting; and observing and recognising projects and opportunities in the market that may be worthy of development or investment.
The team works within the Financial Services unit providing financial accounting for the GLA.
The focus of the team is the preparation of the published financial statements as well as ensuring adequate financial control is exercised across the organisation.

Equal Opportunity

As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview.
Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer.
We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff.
We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy.
We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants.
Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.