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

Metropolitan Police

London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 39,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to national security and public safety. As an Assistant Accountant at the Counter Terrorism Policing HQ, you will play a crucial role in supporting financial operations that align with the Government's counter-terrorism strategy. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also the opportunity to work with a team committed to safeguarding the nation. You will be responsible for delivering finance business partnering, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to enhance public safety. If you are passionate about finance and public service, this role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

  • Experience in financial analysis and budgeting is essential.
  • Candidates must be prepared for National Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and embed finance business partnering for CT Policing.
  • Align financial activity with the Government’s National CONTEST strategy.

Skills

Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Reporting

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

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), on behalf of government and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), 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.

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.

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