Deputy Head of Accounting – Devonport Naval Base – Plymouth

To Provide financial advice to Naval Base Commander (Devonport) (NBC(D)) and the Devonport Naval Base Board in support of the NBC Business Plan which underpins the Naval Bases Command Strategic Objectives.

To assist Head of Accounting Processes in the promotion of best practice in all areas of financial activity within the Naval Base, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, external regulatory guidelines and Navy Command (NC) directives.

To manage and be the central point of contact for day to day General Ledger processes undertaken within HMNB Devonport. Scrutinise and enter manual journal entries for NBC Devonport into the General Ledger, ensuring accounting systems close in accordance with Navy Command issued timetables. Comply with audit report recommendations and assurance reviews. Perform adequate checks on the accounts to ensure accurate forecasting and unqualified National Audit Office (NAO) accounts.

Deputise for Line Manager absence ensuring primary outputs are maintained.

Secondary Purpose

Act as Deputy for Planning Round activities.