Details
Reference number
431393
Salary
£58,918 - £70,450
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Grade 7
Contract type
Fixed term
Loan
Secondment
Length of employment
Until September 2027
Business area
WRA - Finance
Type of role
Finance
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
* Location
* About the job
* Benefits
* Things you need to know
* Apply and further information
Location
We encourage flexible and hybrid working. Some office attendance will be required based on business needs. This role is based in our Merthyr or Cardiff office.
About the job
Job summary
We're responsible for Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax. Our work raises revenue to support public services, like the NHS and schools, in communities across Wales. But that's not all, we're also involved with and support future tax design for Wales.
Join a place with purpose
You'll join a team of 100+ talented people from across 14 different professions. Our culture is best described as innovative, collaborative and kind. By working together, we'll deliver a fair tax system for Wales.
Our people
You'll be working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. From Operations, Policy, Digital and Data, HR, Communications to Finance – there's a place for you in our friendly team.
You'll be our greatest asset
You'll be joining an inclusive organisation and be part of a team where you can thrive, be rewarded and heard.
We're recognised as one of the top organisations for people engagement in the Civil Service People Survey. Inclusion and fairness are one of our strongest areas, as well as pay and benefits – our People Survey results say it all
We're also recognised for being innovative and a digital, 'cloud-based' organisation that supports hybrid and flexible working enabling a great work-life balance. More about working for us, our roles and our Corporate Plan
Job description
Working directly to the Chief Finance Officer, the G7 Visitor Levy lead will manage the finance element of the introduction of the Visitor Levy/National Registration programme within WRA.
The individual will ensure that they are the key point of contact within the wider VL/NR programme for all financial matters, and ensure this is disseminated to the wider Finance team. The post holder will attend the VL Programme Board, and ensure that all financial matters are considered.
The individual will need to demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement in developing and implementing the "financial" elements for the rollout of VL/NR and the ability to translate the "finance" requirements into a viable option. In addition the postholder will be responsible for the development and implementation of efficiencies that will lead to more "automation" throughout the finance processes. Ensuring that these efficiencies are consistent with future expected changes for the organisation.
The post holder will report to the Chief Finance Officer as part of their Senior Team and will be a "stand in" to the Deputy CFO and represent them on the WRA board and committees as required. The post holder will have an opportunity to manage and present financial information and reports including at board level.
As this is a small specialist organisation the post holder will need to be flexible in their approach and work with others at different levels to achieve the effective outcomes required. The finance team has a culture of continuous development and improvement.
"Working at the WRA has been a breath of fresh air from day one. It is exciting to be part of a new tax authority in Wales responsible for collecting and managing the first devolved taxes, helping to support Welsh public services.
The WRA has provided me with the opportunities to develop and utilise my finance and leadership skills in an organisation committed to supporting the process of delivering a fair tax system for Wales. We are a small, close-knit team of specialist individuals who support each other and the wider organisation to provide the best possible service for our taxpayers.
Since joining in 2019, I have never looked back and would recommend anyone looking for a new and exciting opportunity look no further than the WRA."
Stephen Cooper, Finance Manager
Person specification
This is a rare opportunity to be directly involved in the establishment of a brand new programme within the WRA with full responsibility for the development, implementation and maintenance of a finance function that is fit for purpose to support the 2 new programmes.
* Lead the finance element for the implementation of Visitor Levy (VL)/National Registration (NR) programmes within WRA, ensuring that the policy/implementation is fit for purpose and aligns with the financial requirements of WRA.
* Ensure that all financial activity adheres to financial regulation, legal and governance requirements for the WRA.
* Ensure that the new "VL/NR system/requirements" are in line with finance requirements. Safeguarding the integrity of the accounting processes and procedures in the finance system.
* To oversee the VL/NR budgetary requirements, co-ordinating the information for budgets/forecasts ensuring that they match the latest assumptions, and that any risks are highlighted to the Head of Finance/CFO.
* To liaise with internal/external stakeholders to ensure the system is "fit for purpose".
* To review the current finance processes and identify opportunities for efficiencies/changes in process etc. To lead on the development and implementation of these changes.
* To review the current financial system and compare it to other systems available. To ensure in the longer-term it is suitable for the WRA and to report this information back to the Chief Finance Officer and Head of Finance.
* To assist with any other finance tasks as required (For the wider finance team).
Candidate information session
If this seems like a role you'd be interested in, join us for our virtual Candidate Information Sessions. You'll meet the Line Manager, get an overview of the role as well a feeling for what it's like working at the WRA. We'll also talk through the benefits and L&D opportunities we offer, as well as application tips.
7 October at 12.30pm - Register here: Business Wales Events Finder - Candidate Information Session - Visitor Levy Finance Lead
7 October 2025 at 4.00pm - Register here: Business Wales Events Finder - Candidate Information Session - Visitor Levy Finance Lead
Languages
We've undertaken an objective assessment of the Welsh language skills needed to undertake the duties of this role. For this role:
Welsh language skills
Welsh skills are not essential. This means that you do not need Welsh language skills to undertake this role and these skills won't be assessed during the recruitment process. However, we actively encourage all staff to learn, or improve their Welsh language skills and offer a range of opportunities to suit everyone.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £58,918, Welsh Revenue Authority contributes £17,068 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
What we offer
* 31 days annual leave + Bank holidays, and 2 Privilege days
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Generous employer pension schemes with a contribution of up to 28.97%
* Tusker car scheme
* Vivup Cycle2Work and advances of salary for season Travel Tickets
* Lifestyle Benefits offering discounts on shopping, restaurants and entertainment
* Wellbeing hour each week
* Access to subsidised sports groups
* Generous family-friendly leave policies
* Free Welsh language courses and time off to learn
* Access to a range of staff diversity networks
* Free counselling and support service via our Vivup Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care Health platform
* A thriving culture that's described as innovative, collaborative and kind.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
We'll always be clear about how we assess your application, at each stage of the process. This will usually include:
* Assessment of your Application Form and CV against the relevant Success Criteria
* A panel interview (if you're successful at the initial sift stage)
* If any additional assessments are needed for this role, such as a test or presentation at interview, we'll let you know in advance.
* Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift will be conducted using the lead behaviour, Seeing the Bigger Picture
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader so we'll ask you if you need any adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process. So that we can support you in a way that works for you, we'll offer a pre-interview accessibility chat to anyone that declares a disability or needs any adjustments. This will take place with someone who is independent of the recruitment process and you won't be placed at any disadvantage as a result of needing adjustments.
Whilst the use of Generative AI (GenAI) isn't prohibited, it must be used carefully and your application must be factually accurate. It should be noted that presenting ideas and experience generated by artificial intelligence as your own, may be considered plagiarism.
Success criteria
Behaviours
Criteria
Assessed in personal statement and CV
Assessed during interview or assessment
Seeing the Bigger Picture
Ensure plans and activities in your area of work reflect wider strategic priorities and communicate effectively with senior leaders to influence future strategies
Bring together views, perspectives and diverse needs of stakeholders to gain a broader understanding of the issues surrounding policies and activities.
Yes
No
Delivering at Pace
Ensure delivery of timely quality outcomes, through providing the right resources to do the job, reviewing and adjusting performance expectations and rewarding success.
Set out clear processes and standards for managing performance at all levels.
Yes
Yes
Communicating and Influencing
Explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand
Remain open-minded and impartial in discussions, whilst respecting the diverse interests and opinions of others
No
Yes
Leadership
Seek out shared interests beyond own area of responsibility, understanding the extent of the impact actions have on the organisation.
Welcome and respond to views and challenges from others, despite any conflicting pressures to ignore or give in to them
No
Yes
Strengths
Criteria
Assessed in personal statement and CV
Assessed during interview or assessment
Adaptable
You can adapt to variations in work or environment and your effectiveness isn't impacted by change. You are flexible and versatile and act as an advocate for change
No
Yes
Problem Solver
You take a positive approach to tackling problems and find ways to identify suitable solutions.
No
Yes
Relationship Builder
You quickly establish mutual respect and trust, building long lasting relationships with others.
No
Yes
Experience
Criteria
Assessed in personal statement and CV
Assessed during interview or assessment
Experience preparing public sector accounts and or Trust Statements in preparation for audit.
Yes
No
The ability to direct, manage and work as a team with competing priorities and deadlines
Yes
Yes
Technical knowledge
Criteria
Assessed in personal statement and CV
Assessed during interview or assessment
CCAB or CIMA qualified Accountant to ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
Yes
No
Knowledge of Financial Systems – knowledge of Dynamics 365 would be beneficial
Yes
Yes
Qualifications
Criteria
Assessed in personal statement and CV
Assessed during interview or assessment
CCAB/CIMA qualified with at least 2 years PQE
Yes
No
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 counter-terrorist 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
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
* Name : Jessica Harmer, Yolk Recruitment
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* Telephone :
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Further information
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. See the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles where this is set out.
If you feel your application has not been treated in line with the recruitment principles, and you wish to complain, you should contact the Head of HR.
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If you're not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.