Senior Non- Asset Accountant

Reporting to the Head of Non-Current Asset Reporting, the Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant is responsible for operating processes that enable GPA to understand the extent and value of its non‑current assets at any point in time. This includes the practice of acquiring, using and disposing of assets in line with the Government Financial Reporting Manual and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance.

• Support the accounting for the GPA's non‑current assets including maintaining the Non‑Current Asset Register
• Support the preparation of non‑current asset notes, accounting policies and disclosures for inclusion in the GPA's financial statements
• Provide information to external and internal auditors of non‑current assets and associated controls, supporting the Head of Non‑Current Asset Reporting in audit planning, managing fieldwork and the resolution of audit issues
• Prepare forecasts for depreciation and impairments to inform annual and medium‑term planning
• Provide technical advice to business areas and finance team members on accounting and budgeting of capital and non‑current asset transactions
• Support the preparation of the GPA's dilapidations provision and associated policy, working with GPA's commercial partner to resolve any queries or disputes
• Drive continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the non‑current assets function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place
• Seek out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross‑government and cross‑finance initiatives outside of own role
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness

The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, holding more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government's office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.

We foster a culture of lifelong learning, curiosity and self‑improvement, guided by four core values.

• Striving for excellence – We always aim to deliver great results
• Empowering through respect – We insist on fair treatment for all, always
• Acting with integrity – We consistently do the right thing
• Succeeding together – We rely on each other to achieve success

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. We are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.