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Job Post Details

Assistant Accountant - job post

Metropolitan Police
3.6 out of 5 stars
West Brompton, London SW6 1TR
£35,998 - £38,926 a year - Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • £35,998 - £38,926 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Location

West Brompton, London SW6 1TR

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • Pay rise

Full 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. 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. Crucially, the HQ represents CT Policing’s interest within government and with wider stakeholders - ensuring that the policing contribution to CONTEST is both understood and appreciated.

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.

Our Employee Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.

Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.

Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,998.00-£38,926.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 19099

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