Senior Financial Accountant

NHS Professionals are currently recruiting on behalf of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant within Asset Management to join their Finance Directorate on an initial 6-month contract This role is predominently remote, with occasional travel, as per business requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to take ownership of asset management within a large, complex public sector organisation, playing a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is a government agency responsible for protecting the nation's health from infectious diseases, environmental hazards, and other public health threats. Working at local, national, and international levels, UKHSA plays a vital role in preventing, detecting, and responding to health risks through scientific expertise, data analysis and collaboration with key partners.

As Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing UKHSA's end-to-end asset management processes. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, internal and external auditors, and government departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

• Oversee monthly and annual fixed asset accounting processes, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Lead annual asset impairment reviews, verification, and revaluation exercises.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including the appropriate capitalisation of assets under construction.
• Ensure compliance with HM Treasury and relevant financial regulations.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external auditors regarding asset management.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and the use of Oracle Fusion.
• Implement an improved coding structure to enable production of the fixed asset note directly from the general ledger.

We are looking for a confident and experienced finance professional who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with effective stakeholder management and leadership skills.

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• A CCAB accounting qualification
• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting and associated reporting standards, particularly IFRS.
• Experience with financial reporting systems, data analysis, and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and financial control.

• Experience managing fixed asset registers within a large, complex organisation.

Additional Information:
Appointment is subject to successful Basic DBS and BPSS checks, and candidates must meet the Civil Service nationality requirements.