Accountant at the Public Health Agency of Sweden

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a national knowledge authority working for better public health. The agency does this by developing and supporting society's efforts to promote health, prevent ill health, and protect against health threats. Our vision is a public health that strengthens societal development.

We are looking for a driven and analytical accountant who wants to work with everything from asset and grant accounting to tax and VAT declarations. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or have several years of experience in government accounting, we offer you the opportunity to work with our team to ensure well-functioning processes and contribute to the development of a new economic model. Read more and apply today!

What will you work with?

As an accountant, your tasks will include:

• Asset accounting.
• Grant accounting.
• Monthly and year-end closing work (financial parts).
• Government group accounting (reporting in Hermes).
• Financial review of allocated state grants.
• Tax and VAT declarations.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has either started their career as an accountant a few years ago or has several years of experience. Together with the accounting manager, you will ensure that existing accounting processes are functioning well and comply with applicable regulations for government accounting. The ongoing work will be interspersed with continuous improvement work where various subprocesses are refined and adapted based on needs and current opportunities. In the near future, the agency will develop a new economic model, where you and your colleagues are expected to contribute.

You will be part of the Finance Unit, which is part of the Department of Business Development and Support.

Requirements for the position:

• University degree in economics or equivalent work experience, which the employer assesses as equivalent for the assignment.

In addition, we see the following competencies, abilities, and experiences as important for you to thrive with us:

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, being responsible, and structured. You have a holistic perspective and a good demeanor.
• Good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing.

Great emphasis is placed on:

• Ability to prioritize.

Emphasis is placed on:

• Ability to be analytical.
• Experience in government accounting.

What does the unit do?

The Finance Unit ensures that the agency follows good accounting practices, submits our external financial reports on time, and is responsible for the financial parts of the annual report.

We are responsible for financial planning and assist with follow-up for internal governance in close collaboration with department heads and unit managers. We also ensure that the agency's purchases are made in accordance with applicable legislation and review contracts and provide procedures and templates to streamline the agency's purchasing.

What is it like to work at the Public Health Agency of Sweden?

We offer developing tasks where you can influence and make a difference. Regardless of what you work with, you contribute to societal benefit. You do this together with engaged and competent colleagues in stimulating collaborations. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is a workplace that strives to provide equal opportunities for all and to be free from discrimination. The agency operates in Solna and Östersund.

Employment and culture at the Public Health Agency of Sweden

About the employment

You will be employed as an administrator based at our office in Solna or Östersund. The position is a permanent full-time employment that begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date will be as soon as possible by agreement.

As an employee of the Public Health Agency of Sweden, you may be placed in a war position. Certain positions are classified where Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. Security clearance will then be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585).

At the agency, there may be an opportunity to enter into an agreement for remote work of up to 40 percent of your working time.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact unit manager Désirée Emilton, phone 010- 205 23 76. Selection and interviews will be conducted after the Christmas holiday.

Union representatives are for SACO Pi Zetterquist, phone 010-205 22 95, and for OFR/S Jessika Spångberg, phone 010-205 29 22.

Read more about what it's like to work with us

Application

Welcome with your application for the position of accountant with us!

We have chosen to remove the personal letter from the recruitment process. Instead, you apply with your CV and by answering selection questions. The goal is to create a more inclusive recruitment process. Psychological tests and work samples may be used as part of the recruitment process.

Please upload relevant degree certificates with your application.

Read in the application form how to proceed if you have protected personal information.

Apply no later than 2025-12-30 via the agency's website.

Employer's diary number: 04950-2025-2.1.1