Management Accountant

Devon & Cornwall Police; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial management. The successful candidate will manage budgeting and reporting processes while providing expert financial guidance. This role is hybrid, offers competitive salary, and includes opportunities for professional development. Applicants should have relevant accounting qualifications and experience in financial management.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increments

Subsidised gym membership

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial performance reporting.
• Ability to manage and support team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage two Accounting Technicians and oversee budgeting.
• Provide financial insight and guidance for regional collaboration.
• Ensure effective resource management and transparency.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Team management

Performance reporting

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

We are welcoming applications for the role of Management Accountant with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Exeter; Police Headquarters, Winfrith; Dorset.

Salary: Scale H - Starts at £43,920 rising to a maximum of £48,894 per annum. Salary based on 37 hours per week. If part-time, salary will be prorated. Exceptions to starting salary may apply for existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employees substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.

Type of employment: Fixed Term, Internal Secondment

Type of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker – some remote work and some in the employer’s workspace.

Temporary Role Duration: 31/09/2026

If you are not currently a police staff employee and are successful for this post, you will be offered a Fixed Term contract.

Please note that applicants applying for an internal or external secondment should seek support from their current line manager for temporary release from their substantive role before applying. External secondment requests will need to be supported by the Force Executive. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.

Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work part-time and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.

About the role

Devon & Cornwall & Dorset Police are seeking a skilled and motivated Management Accountant to support the financial management of our regional collaboration and local policing services. This is a challenging position within the force, providing expert financial insight, guidance, and oversight to ensure resources are managed effectively and transparently. The role includes managing two Accounting Technicians and takes ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting. Helping to drive informed decision making that supports both frontline policing and strategic priorities.

Want to know more about this role?

Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the job description attached below.

If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Emma Cahill - Senior Accountant

Email Address: [e-mail]

Telephone Number: Teams

What you get if you join us

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment supplied, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities available.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).

Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days a year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees).

Job Description andCVF

Competency and Values Framework (CVF)

Level 2: details of the CVF level for this specific role.

Additional Information

Political Restrictions: None apply to this role.

Recruitment Process

Application Stage: To apply for this role, click the apply button, which will take you to a registration page. Complete the registration form to create an account, then proceed to the application.

Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, click login at the bottom of the page next to the submit registration button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application.

Once registered, you will complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible, you will move to the application form where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 03/10/2025, 12:00.

Selection Stage: Shortlisting and Interview. Applications will be anonymised and shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. You will be notified of the recruitment decision via email, with feedback on your application.

If successful, you will be invited to an interview based on the CVF levels detailed in the role profile/job description. The interview process is due to take place the week commencing 13 October 2025. Some roles may require an assessment and/or fitness test. Further information will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment/fitness test date will be provided if applicable.

Pre-requisites:

If successful through the selection stage, a conditional offer of appointment will be made and pre-requisite checks will commence. Checks may include: Vetting, Reference, Medical assessment, Qualification review, Right to Work. A formal offer and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed.

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