Finance Accountant

British Geological Survey

Finance Accountant
Grade: UKRI - Band D
Salary: 37841 per annum
Contract Type: 1 year fixed term
Hours: Full time 37 hours a week is preferred (Part-time will be considered for a minimum of 30 hours p/w and a small amount of remote working is possible but this role does require regular onsite attendance)
Location: BGS Keyworth Nottingham
Closing date: 7th April 2026
Interview date: 24th April 2026

A great benefits package is offered! including an outstanding pension scheme (with an generous employer contribution on average 27% of your pay) 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays!

About the role

The post holder will work closely with the finance team primarily using information from Oracle Fusion and other corporate systems. The role also involves liaising with the wider BGS workforce external customers funding bodies and suppliers when required.

They will provide support and guidance on complex accounting matters exercising sound judgement in reconciling control accounts reviewing revenue generation and analysing income referring issues to management where appropriate.

The role requires some independent decision making particularly around accruals revenue analysis form completion and resolving complex issues. However much of the work will involve following established BGS NERC and UKRI processes and procedures. The post holder will apply their accounting knowledge to ensure transactions are processed appropriately.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Month end accruals and other journals.
• VAT advice.
• Preparing non-invoice and pre-payment cases.
• Reviewing revenue generation / IFRS15 decisions.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly expenditure data and reporting.
• Processing of the employee allowances.
• Monitoring of the BGS Finance email inbox and appropriately dealing with queries and issues and assisting with the implementation of the new finance ticketing system.
• Assisting with maintaining the minor repayment system with support from the other Finance Officers
• Work closely with the Financial Accounts team having a good knowledge of all roles in the section and being able to provide support cover and supervision in the absence of the Senior Financial Accountant
• Supporting the BGS Finance Management Team with ad-hoc exercises
  

About you

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make an immediate contribution to the finance team and the wider organisation.

Working flexibly within a small team you must demonstrate excellent communication skills as part of the role will require you to be able to explain and present financial information in an understandable way to non-finance professionals.

The following specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post will be assessed at shortlist (S) stage interview (I) stage or both (S&I).

Essential

• Part Qualified Accountant (CCAB or CIMA) or AAT Qualified or Substantial relevant finance experience (S)
• Very good working knowledge of basic financial accounting functions such as accruals prepayments debits credits journals etc as well as control accounts (S & I)
• Good experience of working at a high level in a complex financial environment with a computerised finance system including production of reports and exporting to Excel / Word and using Microsoft Excel to at least intermediate level including lookups pivots etc (S & I)
• Proven ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines & adapt to changing priorities by using problem solving and attention to detail skills (S & I)
• Must be able to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation whilst displaying enthusiasm for the role and continuing any professional development (S & I)
• You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences (S&I)
  

Desirable

• Experience of not for profit and/ or science research organisations (S)
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and principles (S & I)
• Knowledge of VAT legislation and application (S & I)

• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion reporting systems (S)

  
  

A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.

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