About the job

Job summary

The United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) Finance Team is responsible for the day to day management of UKSV’s financial transactions, both income and
expenditure. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the financial operations as well as supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting to budget holders.

This role is part of the Government Finance Function (GFF). If you're new to the Civil Service, find out
more about a career within the Government Finance Function by going to - https://financecareers.civilservice.gov.uk/

This is an exciting and varied role which has elements of the Finance Operations and Management Reporting job families from the GFF Career Framework. Experience working in GFF is not essential, but candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in a finance role with exposure to transactional
processing and/or management reporting. UKSV are committed to the ongoing learning and development of their staff and will provide the opportunity for
the successful candidate to obtain a finance qualification and/or complete other professional development.

Job description

You will work closely with the G6 Head of Finance whilst also coaching and leading an EO direct report. UKSV sits within Government Security Group (GSG)
and, as an embedded finance contact, you will also work with both central finance and GSG finance colleagues.

• Day-to-day management of UKSV financial operations, being all aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Maintaining accurate records of costs and income that satisfy audit requirements and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure that financial procedures are documented, compliant with Cabinet Office controls and optimised wherever possible.
• Working closely with the wider UKSV organisation to support engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support at month end on areas such as account reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and other adjustments.
• Engage with budget holders to communicate financial performance and produce regular forecasts.
• Liaising with both Government Security Group and Cabinet Office finance teams on a regular basis.
• Work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of
responsibility of the post.
• Line management responsibilities.

Person specification

As Finance Manager within UK Security Vetting, we are looking for people who have the following essential expertise and attributes:

● Strong communication skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with a wide range of
stakeholders at all levels.
● Excellent numerical and organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise a variety of competing tasks.
● Part-qualified CCAB and/or AAT accountant or are willing to work towards a relevant qualification.
● Experience in a finance and accounting role with exposure to transactional processing and/or management reporting.
● Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
● Strong attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills.
● Organised and able to keep on top of multiple tasks at once.
● A self-starter who has a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
● Enjoys working as part of a team.
● Strong IT skills.

Desirable
● Experience of working in a Government Finance role.

Additional information:

A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £35,400, Cabinet Office contributes £9,558 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application process

At the sift stage you will be assessed on the Behaviours and Experience elements of the Success Profiles.

You will be asked to provide a 250-word statement on the Behaviours Working Together and Managing a Quality Service.

To assess experience you will be asked to provide a 750-word personal statement and a name-blind (anonymous) CV as part of the application process.

A personal statement should provide a summary of your skills and achievements to show that you have the relevant experience, skills and
attributes required for the role as outlined in the person specification. Please ensure you also include why you are interested in the role and your
career aspirations.

In the CV you will need to provide details of your:
● Job history
● Relevant qualifications 

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken by assessing the experience element (Personal Statement & CV). Those that pass the initial sift may then be progressed to a full sift or straight to interview.

Selection process

At interview, you will be assessed on the Behaviours and Experience elements of the Success Profiles. 

The behaviours being assessed at interview are Working Together, Managing a Quality Service, Communicating & Influencing and Changing and Improving.

Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date – 04/03/2024
Expected interview date/s –25/03/2024
Interview location -Google Meets Video Conferencing.

A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.

Any move to Cabinet Office 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

Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact Government Recruitment Service at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
• Complete the ‘assistance required’ section in the ‘personal information’ page of your application form to provide information we should be aware of that will enable us to support you further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Select as applicable from: Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.

However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. 

For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. 

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Further information
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.

Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.

For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting 

Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.