Assistant Accountant

Finance - Assistant Accountant - Police Staff - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £38,926, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £38,523 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: West Brompton

The Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) ensures that the Counter Terrorism (CT) network has the funding, capabilities and resources it needs to effectively deliver the Government’s counter terrorism strategy (CONTEST) and to keep people safe from terrorism. It does this through the provision of corporate services as well as national operational tasking and co-ordination. It houses unique national CT capabilities that support the entire network as well as overseeing delivery of CT Policing across the regions to ensure that it operates in a way that is both effective and efficient.

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for working with Strategic Finance to deliver and embed a co-ordinated finance business partnering function for CT Policing, aligning counter terrorism financial activity extended across four broad areas in support of the Government’s National CONTEST strategy.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced)(SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 7th May 2025.