Systems Accountant

Systems Accountant Directorate: Corporate Services – Financial Control & Reporting Team (FC&R)

Starting salary D2 grade: £55,403 - £58,173 per annum depending on skills, experience and qualification. Staff with the London Office as their work location will attract a London weighting allowance of £3,217 on top of their base salary

Full time & Permanent: This role work on a Hybrid basis which requires a minimum of 2 days office attendance (40%).

Location: Preferred location is London as this is where majority of the team and stakeholders are based but we will consider applicants who can work from either Cardiff, Edinburg or Belfast office locations where regular travel to London will be required.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified systems accountant with vast experience in setting up new finance systems. You will be a self-starter with the ability to work in a team and build relationships with staff and suppliers.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA)

• Financial Systems Expertise: A deep understanding of financial systems accounting, including experience with advanced financial technologies, software, and best practices.

• Experience in collaborating with various stakeholders, to create a comprehensive financial systems development plan.

• Experience in driving creative solutions and innovations in financial technology and system optimisation.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

Closing date is [13th July 2025] at 23:59. 1st stage interviews will be held in the week commencing [4th August 2025]. We will be asking you to complete a 10-minute video recording, with optional presentation material to showcase your first actions in starting in the team. If successful - 2nd stage interviews will be held within a week of the first interview and will be in-person in our London office.

Working at the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and to ensure its integrity. We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, fantastic office space and endless opportunities for personal development opportunities and continuous learning. The FC&R team within the finance function consists of 8 members, this role will be reporting directly into the Head of FC&R and will be one of three qualified accountants in the team.

The Commission is about to embark on an exciting new journey with a new 5-year Corporate Plan full of exciting changes which will impact the way we in HR work and plan for the future including rolling out a new pay structure and performance management framework, increasing our organisational headcount and introducing performance base pay progression. This role will play a pivotal role in supporting this change.

Pay Progression

The Commission is about to launch a new Pay Structure in July 2025 which introduces performance-based pay progression. Eligibility for the performance-based pay progression will be April 2026 and is dependent on having completed the required six montchs service at the progression rating date (31 January). The new structure allows the potential for pay progression on top of any inflationary increase for staff. The range below shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. The full width of the D2 Band starts at £55,403 and goes up to £73,870. Please note that the salary band for new staff is up to £58,173 and our default position is to appoint into the lower zone of the band unless exceptional circumstances.

Other Benefits

Alongside your salary based on £55,403, the Electoral Commission contributes £16,050 of your basic salary towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides and the conditions involved. The Electoral Commission offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

• A culture of flexible working, such as flexi scheme, homeworking and compressed hours.

• Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

• A working from home allowance of £312 per annum is paid as a tax-free working from home allowance.

• A minimum of 28 days of paid annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays increasing up to a maximum of 30 days after 4 years.

• An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.

• Eye care vouchers, Ride 2 Work and an opportunity to sell up to 5 days annual leave at the end of the annual leave period

• A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40% of their time in the office.