Management Accountant

Are you passionate about effectively managing public finance to ensure value for money?
Do you have an eye for detail, a flair for organisation and an interest in the environment?
Would you like to work in a small and dedicated Finance team with wide-ranging responsibilities across different aspects of finance, with an opportunity to shape how a new organisation works and achieves it aims?
If so, then we want to hear from you.
This role is based in the OEP’s Finance team under Chief of Staff (COS) Directorate. Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting the OEP’s long term financial sustainability. From managing financial records and transactions to identifying risks and developing financial strategies, our Finance team oversees the health, transparency and effectiveness of OEP resources.
About OEP
The Office for Environmental Protection (the OEP) mission is to protect and recover the environment. Created by the Environment Act 2021, our role is to hold Government and public bodies to account. The OEP do this in several ways including reporting on progress against environmental targets, advising on changes to environmental laws and receiving complaints from the public which can lead to us taking enforcement action.
With a total staff of just over 70, we are a dynamic, friendly and flexible organisation covering both England, Northern Ireland, and environmental matters reserved to the UK government. We offer flexible working arrangements, high profile, dynamic work and the chance to have an impact on improving the state of the environment.
To find out more about the OEP, what we do, who we are and our current work, visit the OEP website. The OEP is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra in England and DAERA in Northern Ireland which means it operates independently from Defra. Our employees are public servants and as part of the benefits package, employees have the opportunity to enrol in the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a small team of Finance professionals contributing towards the delivery of monthly management reports, annual accounts preparation and robust financial controls to ensure effective utilisation of resources to warrant value for money of public funds.
The OEP is recruiting for a minimum part qualified accountant or accountant with advanced MS Excel ability and good data analytical skills. The successful candidate will be a good collaborator, a highly motivated individual with initiative and the ability to multi- task and manage conflicting deadlines.
The post holder will report to the Principal Finance Officer within Finance team.
They will assist in the preparation and completion of the team’s outputs, including:

• Monthly management reports, monthly forecast.
• Annual budget setting, annual report and accounts preparation.
• Returns to external governing bodies.
• Maintenance of effective financial controls such as process improvement, control accounts reconciliation and annual audit working papers preparation.
• The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Alongside your salary of £38,973, Office for Environmental Protection contributes £10,522 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Leave and Flexible Working
The OEP offers 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days over 5 years for all new entrants.
Additional paid leave is available where necessary to cater for a variety of situations including, but not limited to, family-related leave, volunteering days, exam and study leave, public duties and trade union activities. In addition, we offer a generous enhanced maternity leave, parental leave and shared parental leave policy.
The OEP is supportive of flexible working and has a flexible working policy to allow for variations in individuals working hours where this is compatible with business need.
All employees have access to the STaR, Reward Gateway an online platform providing access to hundreds of discounts, offers and cashback options with well-known retailers. They offer a SmartTech scheme, a Cash Healthcare plan and numerous other benefits and services.
Salary
New entrants are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Location and Office Attendance All OEP roles are based in Worcester and/ or Northern Ireland. This role is based in Worcester only.
All GB employees will be contractually based at the Worcester office. The OEP embraces a blended working model and supports a combination of office and home working which will be dependent on business need and individual circumstances. Our current office attendance approach requires 40% attendance in one of the OEP offices or on official OEP business at offsite  meetings with partners and customers. This approach enables thriving workplaces to connect with colleagues, as required by their role and business team needs balanced with personal flexibility and choice.
If GB based, travel and subsistence will not be paid for travel to the Worcester office.
Criminal Record Check
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service or Access NI on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
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.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact
Name: OEP Recruitment
Email: recruitment@theoep.org.uk
Recruitment team
Email: recruitment@theoep.org.uk
Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 4 February 2024.