Job Description

1 X Permanent:

Full time 36 hours per week



3 Year FTC

Salary:

40,031 - 42,033 per annum.



London-based employees receive an additional 3,217 London weighting.

A 312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually.

Location:

London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid - min. 2 days in office) or Remote (UK)

Benefits:

Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more.



About the Electoral Commission



The Electoral Commission is the UK's independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.



As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year corporate plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. You will play a central role in that journey.



About the role



You will support a high priority project focused on system optimisation and implementation.



You will partner with our qualified System Accountant to conduct a full review of our existing system. Your responsibilities will include identifying areas for improvement, finding "quick wins" for immediate impact, and ensuring our current system is used effectively.



You will assist in the procurement and implementation of a new system designed to meet our business needs, including providing support during the onboarding process.



This project is one of the top four strategic initiatives within our current corporate plan, offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant organisational change.

You will also:

Lead financial system users, fostering collaboration and issue resolution. Develop team skills in system management and accounting. Enhance systems awareness across finance. Develop and maintain system access controls. Support interim and year-end account preparation. Lead on compliance and internal audits. Provide technical training and develop documentation.

About the team



You'll be joining a close-knit, collaborative team instrumental in improving the Commission's financial processes and reporting. Reporting to the System Accountant, you will work alongside another Assistant Accountant who maintains the current system.



Who we're looking for



This role would suit a motivated self-starter who enjoys problem-solving and can explain Technical and financial matters in plain language.

You will bring:

An Accounting Qualification - part/newly qualified - ACCA or CIMA Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products especially Excel Experience of working in a support role in a busy finance department Experience of accounting systems Experience in working with internal and external auditors Strong experience on 1st principles of accounting/Financial Reporting

Experience in central government accounts and use of the FreM would be desirable



Why work for us?

We offer a strong total reward package, including:

28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum) Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more

How to apply



We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.

Please submit:

An anonymised Word CV, which must not include:

Your name, address, contact details, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, or any other personal identifiers Names of educational institutions or dates of education Employment history older than 10 years (unless directly relevant and explicitly required in the person specification)

An anonymised supporting statement, clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.



If a specific qualification is required (e.g. a chartered status), you may include its title (e.g. "CIPFA-qualified accountant") but not the awarding body or dates.



If the role only asks for general education (e.g. "educated to degree level or equivalent"), simply state this--no further detail is needed.



Failure to comply with these anonymisation instructions may result in your application being withdrawn.



Supporting disabled applicants



The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria listed in the job description, you will be offered an interview.



To be considered under this scheme, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace.



Key dates

Application deadline: 6th October 2025 (23:59) Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 13th or 20th October 2025 Interviews (2nd stage): TBC

Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.