Head of Financial Accounting role - DVSA The advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £54,857 and an allowance of £4000Pension: Generous employer pension contributionJob grade: Grade 7Contract type: PermanentWorking pattern: Flexible working, full-time, job share, part-timeDVSA is a large, complex government organisation responsible for road safety. It operates across Great Britain, generating an annual income of around £450m and employing c4,600 people.This position is to lead the Financial Accounting. This specialist team sits at the heart of Finance. The team is responsible for the integrity of the finance systems, statutory reporting and managing the balance sheet including fixed assets.The Head of Financial Accounting is responsible for ensuring effective financial stewardship including compliance with financial standards and best practice, delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts, managing the annual audit and delivering an unqualified audit opinion.The position directly leads a team of 5 colleagues, also providing influence and direction to the whole of the Finance department on matters of financial accounting. It provides expertise in financial accounting and has exposure to senior leaders as well as external stakeholders.Person specificationYou will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with excellent knowledge and experience of financial accounting. You will have great communicating and influencing skills and able to deliver complex finan