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Property Compliance Officer Location: Duncrue, Belfast Sector: Property / Infrastructure & Projects Employment Type: 12 month contract with potential permanent position Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Role introduction We are recruiting for a Property Compliance Officer based at our clients offices in Duncrue, Belfast. The role sits within a professional management environment and focuses on helping ensure property assets, projects and maintenance activities meet required legislative, regulatory and recognised industry standards. Working closely with the wider Property Division, this position will support compliance across a varied property portfolio by providing technical advice, coordinating standards-driven processes and contributing to the development of robust asset management practices. Role overview The successful candidate will support the delivery of compliant, well-governed property projects and maintenance operations across the Property Division. Reporting to the Property Asset Manager, the role will involve reviewing technical information, coordinating inspection and assessment activity, supporting the development of asset management systems and helping maintain effective policies, standards and reporting processes. This is a role for someone who can combine technical property knowledge with strong organisation and stakeholder engagement skills. You will work across multiple workstreams, helping to align inspection data, statutory compliance, maintenance standards and project information so that property assets are managed effectively and in line with required obligations. Key Responsibilities Assurance Establishing an annual schedule of work Undertaking Internal Reviews including establishing scope/aims and objectives When required, undertaking Process Reviews Liaising closely with Network Assurance and Infrastructure & Projects SH&E on wider Audit/governance requirements Provision of advice and guidance to all Property employees on the compliance framework surrounding key areas e.g. Asbestos; Legionella, Waste Management, Document control/retention Document Management & Change Control Oversight/management of document control register & process Oversight/management of change control process Creating new/ updating existing documents including procedures, process maps Oversight/management of information within the Property Resource Hub Ongoing development of SharePoint sites for efficient access and utilisation of digital information for all Property employees Partnering with Digital Team and establishing opportunities for improvement in data collection, storage and utilisation Ensure appropriate consideration is given to equality duties and role-related commitments Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical subject with a minimum of 3 years' experience in ISO standards implementation in a construction environment, OR HND/HNC or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years' equivalent experience Strong knowledge of property compliance legislation including Legionella, Asbestos, PAT Testing and Fire Ability to collaborate successfully with cross-divisional and external stakeholders Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate multiple workstreams across different disciplines Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes; hold a full current driving licence and have access to a vehicle; professional appearance and conduct How to apply If you believe this Property Compliance Officer role aligns with your experience, please apply via the button provided. Upon receiving your application, we will contact you to discuss your suitability and next steps. All correspondence will be handled confidentially. For more information, please contact Anne or Michael at Wellington Professional Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client. Skills: property compliance assurance governance Benefits: £Negotiable depending on experience

Details Reference number Salary £46,744 - £51,256 Successful candidates will be offered the minimum of the pay scale and in some circumstances salary negotiations will be dependent on the demonstration of skills and experience. All our roles come with an excellent benefits? package, including the generous Civil Service Pension Scheme. Further salary increases depend entirely upon the outcome of our annual pay negotiation with central government. If you are a current Civil Servant transferring to us, your salary will be discussed in line with our pay policies. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Senior Executive Officer E Contract type Permanent Business area CH - Finance - Core Finance Type of role Accountancy Analytical Corporate Finance Finance Other Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Compressed hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 4GF : Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ : Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8FT About the job Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to join us at Companies House as a Senior Financial Accountant ! Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for financial accounting and reporting? Do you have experience of producing financial accounts with the confidence to make technical accounting judgements? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. Please read on to find out more. Please note: You will be aligned to either our Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Due to the nature of the role and team structure, this is a full time position and the successful candidate will be required to work a full time working week, however, we can consider applications from those looking to work compressed hours. Why choose Companies House? At Companies house we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success. Our benefits include: Flexible working with no core hours (between 6am and 8pm) 30 days annual leave 8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day Enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of 28% Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work. Job description Financial Accounting ensures that the organisation?s results are presented accurately and in line with all relevant legislation, accounting standards, and reporting conventions. This role is responsible for managing the month end process for Companies House?s new powers and sanctions, as well as the Late Filing Penalties company code. This includes preparing and posting journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and producing the monthly reporting pack. The role also contributes to the preparation of monthly Board reports. The role supports the Chief Technical Accountant in producing the Annual Financial Statements and the associated Trust Statement, including preparing supporting schedules for audit and undertaking IFRS 9 calculations. In addition, the role plays a key part in ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial data in line with NAO accounting requirements, supported by strong financial controls and robust evidence. Specific responsibilities and day to day tasks include: Completing the month-end process for both Late Filing Penalties and New Powers and Sanctions company codes. This includes managing the timetable of monthly Financial Accounting tasks, preparing and posting journals, and completing balance sheet reconciliations. Ensuring Financial Accounting monthly actuals are delivered in line with the DBT monthly reporting timetable. Performing monthly balance sheet reviews. Preparing IFRS 9 reports and working papers to support the Chief Technical Accountant with periodic bad debt calculations for both Late Filing Penalties and New Powers and Sanctions penalties. Preparing the monthly LFP Trust Statements and contributing to the preparation of Board Reports for the Chief Technical Accountant. Supporting the Cash Accountant in the preparation and submission of cash forecasts. Supporting, including drafting where required, the annual process for preparing and laying before Parliament the Annual Financial Statements and the associated Trust Statement for Companies House. Task management of the Financial Accountant and Assistant Financial Accountant. Engaging with the external auditors, the National Audit Office (NAO), to ensure the audit process runs efficiently. Assist with the completion of Whole of Government Accounts. Person specification We're looking for a Senior Financial Accountant with: Extensive accounting experience. Experience of producing financial accounts and making technical accounting judgements, and then explaining those judgements to others. Extensive experience working in a finance role within a finance function, gained in either the private sector, public sector, or within Audit and Assurance services. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels. Customer service empathy and focus and people management skills. Strong Excel and presentation skills. An awareness of government accounting principles & processes. Extensive experience working in a finance role within a finance function, gained in either the private sector, public sector, or within Audit and Assurance services. At least two years of post-qualification experience, demonstrating the ability to apply professional accounting knowledge in a complex financial environment. Qualifications Fully qualified chartered accountant (CCAB, CIMA , or equivalent) with a passion for financial accounting and reporting. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Benefits Alongside your salary of £46,744, Companies House contributes £13,541 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we?re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment ( to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. We celebrate diversity... As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we?re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing . Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). Where will you be working? You will be aligned to either our Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing date - 19th April 2026, at 23:55 Sifting - w/c 20th April 2026 onwards Interviews - 7th and 8th May and/or w/c 11th May 2026, on Microsoft Teams Communications will be electronic via email therefore it is important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder. What will the process look like? 1. Application We are assessing applications against the Success Profile: Experience, Behaviours and Technical Skills. In your application form we?d like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities, achievements and qualifications relevant to the role. Please tell us in this section about your: Fully qualified chartered accountant: CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent qualification and passion for financial accounting and reporting. Provide a 250-word example to demonstrate the Behaviour: Working Together. Write a personal statement of 500 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your experience and level of skill. In your personal statement we are looking for evidence of the following: Extensive accounting experience. Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). We?re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement. Your personal statement should aim to make use of the full word count and show how you meet the above criteria. Please give clear and specific examples of what you have done personally and the impact it has had. 2. Sift Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. We will be sifting looking through your employment history and personal statements for evidence of the following sift criteria: Extensive accounting experience. Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Working Together (Behaviour). Fully qualified chartered accountant (CCAB, CIMA , or equivalent) qualification with a passion for financial accounting and reporting. We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. We may also choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. Also, if we receive a high volume of applications, we may carry out a pre-sift and will look at your application for evidence of: Extensive accounting experience. Those applications which are successful at pre-sift stage will then progress to the main sift, where we'll read and score the rest of your application. 3. Interview Successful candidates from the sift stage will be invited to attend a virtual interview, which will conducted using Microsoft Teams. You'll be required to provide evidence of the qualifications required in advance of your interview. Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. At interview we will be assessing Success Profiles: Behaviours, Technical Skills and Strengths. At interview, we will be asking questions relating to the following: Behaviours: Managing a Quality Service ,Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing Strengths: Not shared in advance as we want to see your first, natural response. There will also be an activity as part of the interview process. This will assess the Technical Skill: Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Candidate will be asked to deliver a presentation on a technical accounting topic. Further information will be provided candidates invited to interview. The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be the Technical Skill: Strong technical knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 4. Offer Once all interviews have been completed, you will be notified of the outcome. Offers will be made in strict merit order. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles (of the same or lower grade). Subject to business need, if a suitable position opens during this time we may reach out to individuals in merit order. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners? Recruitment Principles. Working hours Due to the nature of the role and team structure, this is a full time position and the successful candidate will be required to work a full time working week, however, we can consider applications from those looking to work compressed hours. Sponsorship Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn. Nationality statement As part of our recruitment process, it is essential for all candidates to independently verify their eligibility to work in the UK before applying. This includes a thorough check of your right to work to ensure compliance with UK employment laws, being mindful of the recent changes to going rates detailed on Please ensure you have the necessary documentation and permissions in place. Our team is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. However, it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they meet the UK's legal requirements to work. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code 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 . 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Jon Shenton Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information We welcome applications in Welsh / Rydym yn croesawi ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission?s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners? Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission . Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ Apply now

Details Reference number Salary £35,335 - £37,847 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Higher Executive Officer HEO Contract type Fixed term Loan Length of employment For a period of up to 24 months with possible extension Type of role Policy Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position can be based at NIO Erskine House, BT1 4GF About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description Background The Northern Ireland Office supports the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in promoting the best interests of Northern Ireland. We make sure that Northern Ireland interests are represented within the UK Government and that UK government responsibilities are fully and effectively represented in Northern Ireland. We are the centre of expertise on Northern Ireland issues across Government. The Northern Ireland Office employs around 165 staff, with offices in Belfast and London. As a small Department, we adopt a flexible project-based approach to ensure that we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place to support the delivery of our key objectives. Due to our structure and size, we are able to offer extensive exposure to Ministers and the opportunity to work on a far wider portfolio of policy and responsibilities than might be the case in a larger department. This creates an interesting and stimulating work environment. Our key priorities are set out in our Operational Delivery plan and include: Supporting greater inclusion, tolerance and openness in Northern Ireland Contributing to a safer Northern Ireland, where terrorist and paramilitary groups are less able to cause harm to communities Ensuring that governance in Northern Ireland is responsive, transparent and able to deliver effective public service. Addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland For more information about what we do: Visit: About the Role: The Northern Ireland Office is recruiting a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) to support the engagement, delivery and administrative functions within the Fiscal, Economy and Trade Group (FET). This role is dedicated to driving growth and prosperity in Northern Ireland, focused on supporting the economy by working with other Government departments, the NI Executive and wider stakeholders. The FET group covers a broad remit within the Northern Ireland Office, leading on a range of financial issues with HM Treasury and the NI Department of Finance. It serves as the interface between Whitehall and the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) on long term reform and short term pressures, including Northern Ireland?s fiscal position and the economic implications of exiting the EU. As an integral part of the FET team, you will provide essential support to the delivery of the group?s work programme. You will lead on the overall monitoring, governance and core business as usual operations of the wider team. This aspect involves playing an important coordination role to ensure FET group work and critical issues are completed to deadlines and that team members have clarity over work commissions from across the Department and Whitehall. The successful candidate will also play a policy support role in ensuring the delivery of, and engagement on, growth oriented programmes such as the Industrial Strategy and Defence Growth Deal. You will support wider policy advice on how UK Government funding is delivered in Northern Ireland across sectors including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber, energy, sports infrastructure and skills. You will be expected to work with initiative, reacting confidently to emerging issues while providing surge support on key priority work to contribute to the advice provided to Ministers. This is a substantive, varied role with tangible delivery and policy outcomes in an area that will only get more important as we seek to address the economic challenges facing the Northern Ireland economy. Duties and Responsibilities: The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Building effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure smooth operational delivery. Provide advice and briefings to Ministers and senior officials, and support senior official/ministerial visits and engagements with civic sector groups. Monitor media reporting and social media, highlighting any developments in the related policy areas and reporting to relevant teams across the NIO. Providing logistical and administrative support for the in-person delivery of external engagements and events. Represent FET at external meetings and events in Northern Ireland. Deliver secretariat functions for a recently formed, cross-Civil Service group including monitoring the secretariat inbox, ensuring timely responses to stakeholders and triaging inquiries effectively. The role will also require working closely and effectively across the wider team to proactively identify opportunities to promote and deliver on the UK Government?s economic growth objectives. Essential Criteria: Organisational Skills: A track record of excellent organisational skills used to successfully deliver against competing priorities. Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Pace: A proven ability to work at pace and under pressure. Relationships: The ability to build and maintain effective and responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, particularly those that are externally facing. Initiative: A proven capability to work independently and with initiative, reacting confidently to emerging issues. Desirable Criteria: A good understanding of the political and economic environment in Northern Ireland. Previous experience of working with Ministers (or equivalent senior decision-makers) and senior officials. Experience working in an economic policy role or a position involving engagement with Northern Ireland's key industrial and technology sectorw Selection Process The selection process will consist of two stages: 1) Sift: Experience: Please provide a CV with details of your education, professional qualifications, previous skills and full employment history; and a statement of suitability no longer than 500 words outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Your statement of suitability needs to set out evidence of how your experience meets the requirements set out above. Your layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. One narrative example may cover the requirements needed. You don?t have to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills and experience you have used. Share with us what makes you suited to this role and why. What you can do, the skills you have that are transferable and the life experience or passion you have that are linked to this role. If you don?t have work-based examples then give examples from school/college, clubs, volunteering or other activities you have been involved in. Your CV will not be formally assessed so please put the main evidence of your skills into your personal statement. Your CV will be used to add context to your personal statement. 2) Interview: If you are successful at the sift stage and invited to interview, you will be asked to provide examples of how you have demonstrated the behaviours listed below at the level appropriate to the post. Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing; Delivering At Pace Making Effective Decisions; Seeing the Big Picture In the event of a large number of applications, the sift will be scored according to the lead behaviour: Communicating and Influencing. It may help to use one or more examples of a piece of work you have completed or a situation you have been in and use the WHO or STAR model to explain: WHO- What it was? How you approached the work/situation? What the Outcomes were, what did you achieve? Or STAR- What was the Situation? What were the Tasks? What Action did you take? What were the Results of your actions? Strength: The interview will also consist of two Strength-based questions: Resilient - You have inner composure, recover quickly from setbacks and learn from them. Organiser - You make plans and are well prepared. You seek to maximise time and productivity. It is difficult to prepare for strength type questions. However, you can think through your answers, focus on your achievements and aspects you enjoy and decide how these can be applied in the organisation and role. While strengths questions are shorter and we do not expect a full STAR response, the panel is interested in your first reaction to the question and information or reasoning to support this. If you do not have work-based examples then please give examples from school/college, clubs, volunteering or other activities you have been involved in. More information on behaviours, strengths and success profiles can be found here. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Offer: Once all interviews have been completed, you will be notified of the outcome by email. Offers will be made in strict merit order to the highest scoring candidate first. The successful candidate will be notified of a start date following successful security checks. Additional information received after the closing date will not be considered. Failure to provide sufficient information in support of an application prior to the closing date will not be considered as grounds for an appeal if an applicant is not shortlisted for interview. Security Clearance: This role requires National Security Vetting given the access to sensitive information afforded by the job role. You can find more information by reviewing the information held in the following links: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK ( The vetting charter - GOV.UK ( In addition, there is a minimum UK residency requirement set by the Cabinet Office which is dependent on the security level required for the role. This role requires SC and to be eligible to apply for this role you should have been present in the UK continuously for the past 5 years Neither Detached Duty terms nor relocation costs will apply to this post. Further Information: Complaints: The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission?s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles. Please contact SSCL () in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Reserve Lists: In the event that the advertised post following interview, identifies more appointable applicants than available posts, we may hold applicant details on a merit/reserve list for a period of 12 months from which further future appointments can be made. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this. Those candidates who do not wish to remain on the reserve list should contact to be removed from the reserve list. Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The NIO offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different NIO sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone?s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. Flexible working hours The NIO offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. NIO welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the NIO?s Flexible Working policy. Benefits: Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years service. Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support A range of ?Family Friendly? policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code 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. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order To Shared Service Connected Ltd (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail ); To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (); To the Civil Service Commission (details available here) As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. We are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please see our Disability Confident Scheme Frequently Asked Questions webpage. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team. 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. Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Interview dates Date(s) TBC Closing Date: 06/04/2026 Contact information If you require any assistance please call (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Person specification Please refer to Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £35,335, Northern Ireland Office contributes £10,236 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. 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 . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code 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 . 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : Telephone : Recruitment team Email : Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission?s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL () in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages:

Compliance Caseworker (558R) - Belfast Regional Centre (BT1 4GF) About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether youre seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what its really like to work at HMRC.Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.Are you looking for a job that offers you genuine long term career progression? Do you want a job where every day feels different? Have you got an eye for detail and the ability to tailor information to different audiences? If so, then a career as a Compliance Caseworker could be what youre looking for!HMRC is the UKs Tax Authority, its our job to make it easy for customers to get tax right, and hard for anyone to bend or break the rules. The Customer Compliance Group (CCG) is key to this, helping people and businesses pay the right amount of tax and acting when there is a risk of that not happening. The money we collect in tax pays for our public services and helps to fund things like schools and hospitals, build roads and public buildings, and support communities.HMRC operates out of a number of regional centres where we provide safe, modern and inclusive workspaces that promote good collaboration, smarter working and a culture where everyone feels valued. New flexible environments and improved technology support all of us to work differently, in a smarter way.The locations where we are recruiting people to train as Compliance Caseworkers are shown above and you will be asked to select your preferred location at the end of your application. Please ensure that you select from the menu provided as we are unable to consider any free text responses.HMRC is seeking talented people to train as Compliance Caseworkers and be part of our dedicated team. In this crucial role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the integrity of the UK tax system by investigating potential cases of non-compliance. Your analytical skills, coupled with interpersonal skills, such as strong verbal and written communication abilities, will be instrumental in conducting thorough reviews of evidence and presenting findings effectively.Job description As a Compliance Caseworker, you will be responsible for reviewing financial records, identifying discrepancies, and working closely with taxpayers to resolve issues. Your numerical skills will be essential in interpreting complex data and making informed decisions. This challenging yet rewarding position offers the opportunity to contribute to HMRCs mission of collecting the revenue due while fostering a fair and efficient tax system.As a Compliance Caseworker, your role is critical to HMRC and youre responsible for ensuring adherence to tax regulations and identifying potential instances of non-compliance. This position requires a keen eye for detail, exceptional analytical skills, understanding of the relevant tax law, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. You will work closely with taxpayers, investigating cases, gathering evidence, and facilitating resolutions in a fair and impartial manner.During your training you will be assigned to one of our tax specialisms and, although there are differences, the core responsibilities of each role include:Reviewing financial records, tax returns, and other relevant documents to identify potential discrepancies or areas of concern, applying your understanding of tax legislation to financial transactions. Conducting thorough investigations into suspected cases of non-compliance, gathering evidence and analysing data to identify trends to spot compliance risks and proactively mitigate risks and determine the appropriate course of action. Liaising with taxpayers, their representatives, and other stakeholders is a central aspect of the role. This involves gathering information, clarifying issues, and facilitating resolutions. Effective communication is essential, and interactions may take place through: Written correspondence, telephony and Face-to-face meetings conducted either in HMRC offices or at business premises, depending on the nature of the engagement. Resolving disputes effectively and in a way that is lawful and aligns with HMRCs Customer Charter and Compliance Professional Standards. Preparing comprehensive reports detailing findings, recommendations, and supporting evidence. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuring you adhere to HMRC policies and procedures. Collaborating with colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of tax regulations and best practices. Participating in ongoing training and professional development initiatives to stay current with changes in tax laws and compliance procedures.>/li> This role is varied and includes a mix of desk-based investigation and visits to taxpayers premises. This could include offices, warehouses, pubs, banks, licensed gambling premises or anywhere a business operates from. You might need to stay away overnight in some cases.Working arrangements At HMRC we operate on a hybrid working model. This means you can work from home up to 40% of your time if you have a suitable home working environment. You are expected to attend a HMRC office location for your remaining time. In HMRC we calculate working time in days and not exact hours and minutes. Our Compliance Caseworkers operate between the hours of 7am - 8pm Monday - Saturday and youll work your contracted hours each week within our opening hours.Training Successful candidates will need to complete the HMRC Civil Compliance Foundation Learning (CCFL) programme to become an established Compliance Caseworker. This is a demanding but rewarding learning programme that will provide you with the essential knowledge, skills and experience to be an effective Compliance Caseworker. Trainees will be appointed to a cohort group who will all start on the same day. The training programme is 18-months in total.Stage 1: Your first 3 months cover induction and an introduction to the Compliance Caseworker role. You will be based in the Tax and Customs Compliance Academy (TCCA), where youll join a cohort of new colleagues in a supportive, full-time learning environment. As you will be operating as a training group you will be required to work full-time for these first 12-weeks of the programme, across a hybrid working week with at least 60% of your time in the office. This phase is all about building strong foundations-introducing you to the organisation, connecting you with others, and preparing you for success in your role as a Compliance Caseworker.Stage 2: The next 6 months will be spent in TCCA developing and practicing the core requirements of the compliance caseworker role. You will be building technical and procedural knowledge to take into the next part of your learning journey.Stage 3: When you have successfully completed stage 1 and stage 2 of your training your final 9 months of the programme are spent in one of our CCG Business areas where you will work on a specific tax regime and further develop your technical skills and knowledge.Working arrangements during training This is a demanding training programme and, to provide the best possible opportunity for you to succeed, working arrangements are fixed for certain stages as below:We can only offer one cohort start date and all trainees must be available to commence on that date. Trainees unavailable for the cohort start date will be offered a place on the next cohort.Trainees must complete the first 2-weeks training so annual leave will not normally be allowed in that time.Training will be full-time for the first 12-weeks. After 12 weeks, part-time working (minimum 22 hours per week) and alternative working patterns may be available upon request. Course timescales will be extended as appropriate to accommodate part-time working.Learning activities are scheduled throughout your training journey that are fixed, and trainees must attend.We expect trainees to commit to complete the programme so we will not normally authorise applications for alternative internal posts during training.This is a 3-stage training programme, and we expect trainees to complete all elements of stages 1 and 2 of the programme in 9 months to successfully meet the standard required to progress to stage 3.Trainees will be provided with the knowledge, skills, and support throughout the training to enable you to meet the required standard within 18-months. In exceptional circumstances, this may be extended, up to a maximum time of 30 months, to enable you to demonstrate you meet the standard. We will support you to reach the required standard of the training programme, however, should you fail to reach that standard, we will use existing standard policies for managing poor performance, where required, that may result in you leaving the programme.You can find out more about the role of a Compliance Caseworker on our Civil Service Careers website - The role of a Compliance Caseworker , Civil Service Careers Also watch our video to hear personal stories from employees.Inside HMRC Compliance Caseworker rolesPerson specification Youll need to be able to demonstrate:Analytical skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Numerical skills. Commitment to an 18-month structured training programme. Benefits Alongside your salary of £31,096, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £9,008 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. • Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC Benefits and find out what its really like to work for HMRC Hear from our Insiders.Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process details To help you prepare, below is a rundown of what to expect during the selection process:Full Application form Caseworker Skills Test Civil Service Numerical Test Civil Service Situational Judgement Test Pre-recorded video interview Virtual In-tray assessment The HMRC App can help you with your application The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store.If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.Youll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition. You can find guidance for Technical support with HMRC online services - GOV.UK.Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. Mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we may not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - Please re-open my application - 558R & vacancy closing date 20/04/2026 .To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.Online Tests After submission of your full application you will be invited to complete a number of tests. Please complete the online tests as soon as possible, within 24-48 hours is recommended as you will not only need to account for the time taken to complete the tests, but also the time taken for your results to be processed, which can increase during peak periods. The closing date for the tests is 21 April 2026. The closing times for the online tests will be staggered as follows:11:00 on 21 April 2026 for Casework Skills Test. 13:00 on 21 April 2026 for Numerical Test. 15:00 on 21 April 2026 for Situational Judgement Test. You must complete your application form before 14:00pm on 20 April 2026 to receive invites to the online tests. If you fail to complete the online tests before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website. You can find out more information about the tests and how to practise here.Please ensure that any technical issues with the tests are reported - with supporting evidence - prior to 08.00 on 21 April 2026. There will be no extension to the deadline for completing the test. Please also be advised that online tests may only be one element of the application process. You should ensure you set aside plenty of time to undertake the full application process for this role. Late applications will not be accepted.Please be aware that the Online Tests on this campaign will not be accessible during the hours of 19 April - 4pm to 7pm .Please do not attempt to launch the test during those times, as you may experience technical issues and we may not be able to assist you before the closing date and time.If you successfully pass the tests, you will later be invited to complete a video interview.Interview The interview will be conducted as a pre-recorded video interview. If you are invited to participate, you will receive a detailed guidance pack containing all the information you need to prepare.The interview will focus on assessing your skills and experience relevant to the role. Civil Service Behaviours will not be assessed as part of this process.If a high number of applications are received we will implement an interview approach whereby if you fail to achieve the minimum standard on any of the questions, the assessors will not mark the remainder of the interview. If your responses consistently demonstrate the required level in these areas, we will continue with a full evaluation.We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.In-Tray Assessment If you successfully pass your interview, you will then be invited to complete a virtual In-tray assessment at a later date. Details regarding assessment will be sent to candidates who pass their interview. In this assessment you will be given a scenario similar to the type of work you would be undertaking in the role as a caseworker, but dont worry, you dont need to know about tax! Candidates will be invited to book a 1 hour slot via Civil Service jobs for their assessment which will be submitted online.Please note, you must pass both the interview and the following In-tray assessment to meet the criteria for this post.How We Will Progress Your Application This campaign will run on a rolling basis, meaning we will review and progress applications throughout the recruitment period.Because of this, some candidates may receive their interview and in-tray invites, results or feedback sooner than others. Timelines can vary depending on:When you apply When you complete your interview Any retakes or technical issues Panel availability for scoring All candidates will be assessed fairly and in merit order, and using the full time available at each stage will not disadvantage you.Reserve List A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, well let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account. After the in-tray stage, merit lists will be created for each location advertised within the vacancy. If you are successful at in-tray stage, you will be placed on the merit list for any locations you have expressed an interest for. Appointments from each merit list will be made in strict merit order.Hybrid working at HMRC HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction and collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).Reasonable Adjustments We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact the UBS Recruitment Team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. Transitional Sites Note: For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.If your location preference is for one of the following sites, its important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are:Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle. Trinity Bridge House, Manchester - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/Salford. You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage.Manchester Location Manchester candidates will be based in Three New Bailey, but may be asked to work from Trinity Bridge House, Salford.Leeds Location Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRCs Moves Adjustment Payment guidance.Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers: Please note that this role is unsuitable for contractual homeworkers due to the nature and/or requirements of the role.Terms and Conditions Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process. Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.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 applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy. 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.New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the Contact point for applicants section.For more information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UKSponsorship Eligibility Note: This role is not eligible for skilled worker sponsorship.The Home Office has specific rules around eligibility for sponsorship, including a minimum salary requirement of £41,700. In some cases, the minimum can be reduced to £33,400 (via tradable points) however, although HMRC holds a sponsorship licence, this is only offered for certain roles. Despite the potential minimum salary reduction this role still does not qualify for sponsorship.Near miss / Alternative Role Opportunities - Administrative Officer Level Candidates who successfully complete Stage 1 (online tests) and Stage 2 (interview), but do not pass Stage 3 (in-tray exercise), may still be considered for AO-level vacancies within HMRC Customer Service Group, as they become available.If you are eligible for an alternative role, we will contact you directly with further details. Please ensure your contact information is up to date and check your emails regularly for updates.Technical Support If you are experiencing problems that cannot be resolved by our Help section, then Technical Support is available. You will receive a reply in 2 working days.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 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 Commissions 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.Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Details Reference number Salary £46,744 - £51,256 Successful candidates will be offered the minimum of the pay scale and in some circumstances salary negotiations will be dependent on the demonstration of skills and experience. All our roles come with an excellent benefits? package, including the generous Civil Service Pension Scheme. Further salary increases depend entirely upon the outcome of our annual pay negotiation with central government. If you are a current Civil Servant transferring to us, your salary will be discussed in line with our pay policies. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Senior Executive Officer E Contract type Permanent Business area CH - Finance - Financial Planning & Analysis Type of role Accountancy Analytical Corporate Finance Finance Other Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 4GF : Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ : Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8FT About the job Job summary We're looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join us at Companies House! Do you have a strong financial background, analytical mindset, and great people skills? Are you interested in driving great business results and enabling wise investment decisions for Companies House, facilitating meaningful policy outcomes? If so, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join Companies House within our Finance and Commercial Directorate. As a Financial Planning and Analysis (?FP&A?) Manager, you will ensure investment decisions are appropriately evidenced and that our highest-value investments achieve value for money. You will also be involved in leading the analysis that supports our medium to long-term funding. In doing so, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organisation can continue to offer brilliant services, achieve our ambitious transformation and legislative reform agenda, and meet the highest standards for public expenditure. Please note: You will be aligned to either our Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. We're able to consider both full-time and part-time hours for this role for the successful candidate (part-time would be a minimum of 30 hours over 4 or 5 days). Why choose Companies House? At Companies house we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success. Our benefits include: Flexible working with no core hours (between 6am and 8pm) 30 days annual leave 8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day Enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of 28% Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work. Job description You will have the opportunity to apply your financial and analytical skills to creative problem-solving every day. You will use modern tools and platforms such as Power Query, PowerBI and Alteryx to develop and maintain complex financial models and communicate insights to stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to develop your stakeholder management skills, with extensive engagement with teams across Companies House. You will be part of a dynamic, high-performing, curious and supportive team of circa. 10 FP&A and Economics experts. Collectively, we are Companies House?s centre of excellence on complex financial modelling and medium to long-term forecasting, long-term affordability and funding advice, and value for money. We work closely alongside Finance Business Partners, Technical Accountants, Finance Operations and Commercial experts to offer a cohesive, end-end Finance and Commercial service to the organisation. This role is one of two Financial Planning and Analysis (?FP&A?) Managers within Companies House, and one of four Financial Planning and Analysis experts in total. The team are collectively responsible for three main analytical outputs: Modelling to identify medium and long-term costs of our major investments. Long-term costing to inform Spending Review bids. Development and maintenance of our ABC based business-critical fee model, which informs the prices of our services. It is expected that the postholder will initially focus on should-cost modelling for major investments, however the role will also support both the fee model and Spending Review bids. While this is an analytical role, it is customer-facing, with a significant amount of proactive stakeholder engagement. Specific responsibilities and day to day tasks include: Cost modelling and forecasting for major investments and projects. Recent examples have included a full re-tender and technical modernisation of our customer contact centre contract and implementation of digital identity verification processes for those setting up, running and controlling companies. Providing analysis and insight on technical topics including risk quantification and contingency, contract pricing design, modelling assumptions, efficiency quantification and sensitivity testing of model outputs. Iteration, development and maintenance of should cost model templates and the business-critical fees model. Communicating analysis, findings and insight to internal and external stakeholders of all levels in an accessible way, ensuring the team?s work has impact and drives evidence-based decision making. This includes both oral and written briefing. Continuous improvement within the FP&A function and supporting broader organisational development and financial maturity. This is likely to include upskilling on analytical software packages, delivering training across the organisation, and continuously improving our quality assurance and automation processes. Person specification The successful candidate must demonstrate the following experience and skills: CCAB/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified accountant with evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain financial and analytical information to a non-technical audience. Ability to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information and impact assess the relevance of findings for a commercial context. Demonstrated experience in and techniques, including quality assurance, risk analysis, and sensitivity testing. Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure with competing demands, to tight deadlines. Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Excel skills. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Sensitivity Analysis Quality Assurance Basic Accounting Benefits Alongside your salary of £46,744, Companies House contributes £13,541 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we?re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment ( to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. We celebrate diversity... As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we?re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing . Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). Where will you be working? You will be aligned to either our Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing date - 12th April 2026, at 23:55. Sifting - 13th April 2026 onwards Interviews - w/c 27th April 2026, on Microsoft Teams Communications will be electronic via email therefore it is important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder. What will the process look like? 1. Application We are assessing applications against the Success Profile: Experience. In your application form we?d like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. Write a personal statement of 1250 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills required for this role, providing examples to evidence your experience and level of skill. In your personal statement we are looking for evidence of the following: CCAB/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified accountant with evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain financial and analytical information to a non-technical audience. Ability to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information and impact assess the relevance of findings for a commercial context. Demonstrated experience in modelling principles and techniques, including quality assurance, risk analysis, and sensitivity testing. Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure with competing demands, to tight deadlines. We?re committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement. Your personal statement should aim to make use of the full word count and show how you meet the above criteria. Please give clear and specific examples of what you have done personally and the impact it has had. 2. Sift Once the advert has closed we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time. We will be sifting looking through your employment history and personal statement for evidence of the essential criteria. We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications. We may also choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. Also, if we receive a high volume of applications, we may carry out a pre-sift and will look at your application for evidence of: CCAB/CIMA (or equivalent) qualified accountant with evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. Those applications which are successful at pre-sift stage will then progress to the main sift, where we'll read and score the rest of your application. 3. Interview Successful candidates from the sift stage will be invited to attend a virtual interview, which will conducted using Microsoft Teams. Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. At interview we will be assessing Success Profiles: Behaviours, Technical Skills and Experience. At interview, we will be asking questions relating to the following: Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Technical Skills: Sensitivity Analysis, Quality Assurance, Basic Accounting There will also be an activity as part of the interview process - this will be assessing your skills and experience in financial planning. You will be asked to create a presentation using financial, planning and analysis on a case study. More information will be provided on this if invited to interview. The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be the Behaviour: Communicating and Influencing. 4. Offer Once all interviews have been completed, you will be notified of the outcome. Offers will be made in strict merit order. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles (of the same or lower grade). Subject to business need, if a suitable position opens during this time we may reach out to individuals in merit order. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners? Recruitment Principles. Working hours We're able to consider both full-time and part-time hours for this role for the successful candidate (part-time would be a minimum of 30 hours over 4 or 5 days). Sponsorship Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn. Nationality statement As part of our recruitment process, it is essential for all candidates to independently verify their eligibility to work in the UK before applying. This includes a thorough check of your right to work to ensure compliance with UK employment laws, being mindful of the recent changes to going rates detailed on Please ensure you have the necessary documentation and permissions in place. Our team is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. However, it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they meet the UK's legal requirements to work. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code 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 . 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Jon Shenton Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information We welcome applications in Welsh / Rydym yn croesawi ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission?s Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners? Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission . Civil Service Commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road SW1A 2HQ Apply now

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