Senior Manager, Public Sector

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold Direction 2030 strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Public Sector Reporting to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £87,750 - £92,000 with a hybrid working pattern.

As a key member of the public sector team, this role is responsible for supporting the chartered accounting community by leading and developing strategic insights and cutting edge thinking on the latest public sector financial and non-financial reporting issues and using these to provide our members with technical and practical updates as well supporting ICAEW to establish and maintain an authoritative and credible leadership position.

What you will be doing:

• Attending/convening meetings and events with key stakeholder bodies to discuss matters of common interest and ensuring that the interests of members of the profession and the public interest are recognised before or at an early stage in future developments.
• Leading projects which require high quality strategic thought leadership outcomes and/or guidance on important technical issues with a primary focus on public sector financial and non-financial reporting but with some regards to auditing impacts.
• Taking lead responsibility for responses to public sector consultations, consulting members on technical and practical issues and preparing representations to external parties.
• Delivering high quality technical and practical information to members for example, through writing articles for the public sector community newsletter, facilitating/contributing/presenting on webinars and face to face community events.
• Networking and building relationships with senior key players within stakeholder bodies as well as potential and existing Community members.

What you will need:

• Essential: Chartered Accountant (ACA), CIPFA or other relevant professional qualification
• Practical experience of working in the public sector, including leading central/local government financial reporting assignments
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards applied in the public sector
• Experience of presenting is desirable

What you can expect from us:

We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind:

• Private Medical Insurance
• 24 days' holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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