National Insurance Fund Accounts Assistant

HM Revenue & Customs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a National Insurance Fund Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Operations team. This exciting role involves producing and assuring financial statements for the National Insurance Fund, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with strict deadlines and quality standards. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment that values flexibility and personal development, with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a substantial pension contribution. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave allowance

Family policies

Personal support

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification.
• Experience in supporting financial statement production.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of annual NIF financial statements.
• Engage with stakeholders for data collection and validation.

Skills

Accountancy Qualification

Financial Reporting Experience

Accounting Software Knowledge

Advanced Excel Skills

Financial Regulations and Principles

Education

AAT Qualified or Pursuing Professional Qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

National Insurance Fund Accounts Assistant

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Job Summary

Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees about what it’s really like to work at HMRC.

Based in Stratford, the role is within the Finance Operations, Tax Accounts team, which plays a crucial role in providing financial and management information across HMRC. We managed over £843 billion of tax revenue in 2023-24 and are responsible for producing and assuring all HMRC Tax Accounts, including the Trust Statement, National Insurance Fund (NIF) accounts for GB and NI, the Isle of Man accounts, WGA, monthly tax management accounts, and the European Commission’s financial statements.

Job Description

This position is for the National Insurance Fund Team, part of the Risk, Control and Financial Accounting Directorate in Corporate Finance. The team produces the NIF accounts for GB and NI. The successful candidate will work to strict deadlines and quality standards set by the NAO, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective governance and management of risks and controls.

Person Specification

The role involves supporting the production of annual NIF financial statements and maintaining a strict timetable of deliverables, including:

• Working to HM Treasury and NAO standards;
• Engaging with stakeholders for data collection and validation;
• Maintaining accurate records;
• Reviewing and improving systems and controls;
• Resolving issues and managing workloads;
• Responding to NAO audit recommendations;
• Identifying and resolving potential issues;
• Providing management information for decision-making;
• Handling urgent ad-hoc queries.

Essential Criteria

• Accountancy Qualification – AAT qualified, studying AAT, or pursuing another professional qualification;
• Financial Reporting Experience – Supporting financial statement production;
• Accounting Software Knowledge – Hands-on experience with accounting systems and journal processing;
• Advanced Excel Skills – Proficiency in VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, IF formulas, macros;
• Financial Regulations and Principles – Ability to interpret and apply them accurately.

Alongside a salary of £34,093, HMRC contributes £9,876 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements, offer a generous leave allowance starting at 25 days (up to 30), and provide various benefits including pension contributions, family policies, personal support, and development opportunities.

Selection Process

Applicants must submit a name-blind CV and a 750-word personal statement using the STAR format to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria. The application will be assessed, and successful candidates will be invited for interview, which will be face-to-face in Stratford. Further details are on the application form.

Additional Information

Applicants should carefully review eligibility criteria and contact the recruitment team for adjustments or questions. The role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers, with occasional office attendance required. Successful candidates will undergo criminal record and security checks, and applications from those with a criminal record are considered fairly.