Job Introduction

Job Introduction:

We are looking for a talented Management Accountant to join an inclusive and well-respected finance team to uphold our core values and play a key part in providing a high-quality management accounting service to IOPC.

You will play a leading role in providing expertise and support to the organisation, enabling transformation in how we deliver investigations into the most serious complaints and conduct matters involving the police. You will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision making to best deliver our strategic objectives.

In return we will provide you with varied and interesting work and a supportive and inclusive environment in which you can make a difference and flourish.

We'll assess you against these Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Level behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at Pace

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Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience, Strengths, Technical Skills and Values.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete 3 sift questions based on the essential criteria.

Anticipated assessment and interview dates are estimated to take place Mid-Late June

Main Responsibility

Management accounting and reporting including budgeting and forecasting.
Review and interpret data to ensure accuracy of reporting and provide insight into the numbers.
Assist the business in developing realistic forecasts that consider financial risks and opportunities.
Contribute to medium and long-term business planning and forecasts.
Support the detailed annual budget setting process and medium-term financial planning.
Engage with Finance Business Partners and other stakeholders to share information and add value to financial reporting.

Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential Experience

Demonstrable experience of management accounting including budgeting and forecasting
Demonstrable experience of producing and presenting reports to non-financial managers
Experience of analysing and accurately interpreting data from various sources to support decisions, demonstrating attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Understanding of an effective financial control environment.
Experience of working independently, managing a busy workload to deliver deadlines and priorities.
Experience of effectively communicating complex financial information and decisions to a range of stakeholders.

Essential Technical

Qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant or part-qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant in final year of studies.
High level of IT literacy, particularly MS Excel.

Skills and Abilities

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work at pace.
Ability to analyse and accurately interpret data from various sources to support decisions, demonstrating attention to detail and problem-solving.
Excellent communicator, with the ability to explain complex financial issues clearly and concisely.

We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.

The role requires basic clearance

National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reasonable Adjustments:

The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide:

Extra time for presentations or interview questions
Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments
Questions presented in writing during interviews

If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk

Package Description

What we Offer:

27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF
Civil Service pension
Civil Service maternity leave package
PAM employee assistance programme
Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
Car Leasing Scheme
Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
Learning and development tailored to your role.
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Additional Information:

Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith.

About the Company

Be yourself:

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.

As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being an LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people.
We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors.
Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.

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