Analysing the monthly balance sheet reconciliations, challenging transactions where necessary
Financial Accounting and Reporting HEOs are expected to perform analysis and interpret data to provide assurance to senior managers over the validity of the data. HEOs will gather supporting information and query data in line with accounting standards and suggest solutions to decision makers. They will ensure data is clear and supportive and can be used as evidence for audit purposes
Financial Accounting and Reporting HEOs are expected to perform analysis and interpret data to provide assurance to senior managers over the validity of the data. HEOs will gather supporting information and query data in line with accounting standards and suggest solutions to decision makers. They will ensure data is clear and supportive and can be used as evidence for audit purposes.
May be suitable for staff with the required skills and/or experience from within or outside finance
Support senior team members in delivery of outputs by
Analysing the monthly balance sheet reconciliations, challenging transactions where necessary
Ensuring the integrity of data collected for external reporting purposes and that good controls and checks are in place to maintain accuracy
Reviewing, analysing and interpreting financial data for use in the annual report and accounts and estimates processes, providing insight for senior managers and decision makers
Completing the NAO disclosure checklist challenging where necessary and escalating potential issues to senior managers or decision makers
Interpreting financial data against relevant accounting standards and being able to explain it in a non-technical format
For details of Behaviours read the Success Profiles guidance on GOV.UK
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Communicating and Influencing
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Ability to develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across organisation e.g. Finance Business Partners, Management Accountants
Ability to effectively negotiate with stakeholders
Ability to organise effectively and manage own workload and priorities
Key for Levels of Professional Skills
A = Awareness
W = Working
P = Practitioner
E = Expert
| Professional Skills | Level | Learning Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding of International Accounting Standards | A | |
| Understanding of Goverment accounts | W | |
| Data Analysis | W | |
| Interrogation of technical systems | E | |
| Excel skills | P | |
| Drafting skills | W |
Recommended:
Working towards qualification
Some financial experience
Details of how to gain a finance qualification through an apprenticeship can be found here:
This role may be suitable for individuals in the following roles:
This role may be suitable for EOs on promotion and HEOs with the required numeracy and data analysis skills, an interest in financial accounting and who are considering joining the profession.
Staff in this role typically move into other HEO roles in Finance or progress to Financial Accounting and Reporting SEO or wider finance SEO roles.