Project Accountant
Department
Finance
Location
Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)
Rank/Grade
TVP Broad Band 5K
Salary
Band 5K, circa £62,722 per annum, plus benefits
Part/Full Time
Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to join the FP&A function of the Accounts Team.
The successful candidate will take complete ownership of the end-to-end financial management of force projects including reporting, policies and procedures. Also owning all aspects of capital policy, budgeting and reporting
You must be CCAB Qualified with experience of business partnering and strategic financial leadership, along with proven experience of project and capital accounting and an understanding of project and programme management methodology. You will be able to prioritise your workload and remain calm under pressure whilst working to tight deadlines. Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills are essential as this is very much a business-facing role involving working alongside a range of project managers and senior budget owners on a number of change projects.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at quoting reference We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 28 September 2025.
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Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
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Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.