Location
Any of our main hubs - Birmingham, London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds or Glasgow

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£55,310.87 per annum, plus an additional London Allowance of £4,613.61 payable to London-based candidates only

About the Role
British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping the future of finance within BTP as we deliver a significant finance transformation programme, including the implementation of a new finance system.

As our technical accounting specialist, you will provide expert advice and guidance across a range of high-profile projects, ensuring complex transactions and transformation activities are accounted for accurately and in line with relevant accounting standards. You will lead on statutory financial reporting, support a strong financial control environment, and work closely with auditors and senior stakeholders to ensure sound financial governance across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, improve financial processes through innovation and technology, and make a lasting impact within a nationally important organisation.

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available. Regular travel to London will be required, particularly for candidates based outside London.

Experience
- Significant experience in financial accounting, financial reporting or audit, including preparation and review of statutory accounts.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience applying IFRS and ideally FReM requirements within a complex organisation.
- Experience providing clear and practical accounting advice, alongside excellent stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience delivering process improvements through automation, digital tools and AI-enabled solutions.
- Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external auditors and implement audit recommendations.

About you
A qualified accounting professional with a recognised CCAB accounting qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAI, ICAS or equivalent) supported by ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). You are motivated to apply your technical expertise in a role that drives organisational transformation and are comfortable working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to strengthen financial controls and governance.

Qualifications
A recognised CCAB accounting qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAI, ICAS or equivalent) supported by ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).