Annual Report Support
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Job Summary
Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it’s really like to work at HMRC.
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is a non-ministerial Government Department which was formed in 2005 from the merger of the Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise.
Corporate Finance fulfils a vital role at the heart of HMRC. We work right across HMRC and with other Government Departments, to support the delivery of our strategic objectives.
We are responsible for ensuring that HMRC plans and manages its performance, makes good decisions and is held to account on accurate financial and performance data. Our activity keeps HMRC safe, keeps HMRC working, and improves the organisation.
Corporate Finance has responsibility for the production and assurance of all the Departmental Accounts.
In this post, the job holder will manage the publication of the HMRC Annual Report and Accounts, oversee the publication of National Insurance Fund (NIF) accounts for GB and NI and the Isle of Man accounts, support team members in understanding and developing key assurances and monitoring and reviewing controls. To do this the jobholder needs knowledge of a host of HM Treasury Financial Guidance (Financial Reporting Manual, Public Expenditure System and Managing Public Money).
The role requires significant joined up working with colleagues in Financial, Strategy & Performance as well as Strategic Communications in compiling and collating each version of the Annual Report as well as responsibility for managing and leading the processes that ensure consistency and accuracy of numbers between the Annual Report and the Financial Statements.
The role includes line management of one member of staff.
Job Description
Job Summary
Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it’s really like to work at HMRC.
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is a non-ministerial Government Department which was formed in 2005 from the merger of the Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise.
Corporate Finance fulfils a vital role at the heart of HMRC. We work right across HMRC and with other Government Departments, to support the delivery of our strategic objectives.
We are responsible for ensuring that HMRC plans and manages its performance, makes good decisions and is held to account on accurate financial and performance data. Our activity keeps HMRC safe, keeps HMRC working, and improves the organisation.
Corporate Finance has responsibility for the production and assurance of all the Departmental Accounts.
In this post, the job holder will manage the publication of the HMRC Annual Report and Accounts, oversee the publication of National Insurance Fund (NIF) accounts for GB and NI and the Isle of Man accounts, support team members in understanding and developing key assurances and monitoring and reviewing controls. To do this the jobholder needs knowledge of a host of HM Treasury Financial Guidance (Financial Reporting Manual, Public Expenditure System and Managing Public Money).
The role requires significant joined up working with colleagues in Financial, Strategy & Performance as well as Strategic Communications in compiling and collating each version of the Annual Report as well as responsibility for managing and leading the processes that ensure consistency and accuracy of numbers between the Annual Report and the Financial Statements.
The role includes line management of one member of staff.
Job Description
Supporting the Grade 7’s with ensuring that the overarching steer received from senior management is adhered to in the content of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Close working with (guidance, support as well as challenging where appropriate) senior colleagues from Finance Performance and Strategy and HMRC Communications Teams.
Supporting the team Grade 7’s with the assembly of the Annual Report and Accounts and working closely with HMRC Communications team on the content of the document.
Supporting the Grade 6 and Grade 7 in overseeing the progress and publication of a host of documents published at the same time as the main Annual Report and Accounts. This includes technical notes and corporate reports.
Leading on a complex connectivity (reconciliation) exercise between the numbers disclosed within the annual report section of the Annual Report and Accounts and the expenditure and income numbers disclosed within the financial statements within the Annual Report and Accounts.
Keep Up to date on HM Treasury Guidance to maintain knowledge level and assess Annual Report and Accounts. Providing updates to Grade 7’s and Grade 6 where there have been changes that will impact the current year Annual Report and Accounts.
Liaising with the Trust Statement, Resource Accounts and the external typesetter to ensure timely updates to the Financial Statements.
A willingness to be flexible in working more widely across the team where required.
Close working with (guidance, support as well as challenging where appropriate) senior colleagues from Finance Performance and Strategy and HMRC Communications Teams.
Supporting the team Grade 7’s with the assembly of the Annual Report and Accounts and working closely with HMRC Communications team on the content of the document.
Supporting the Grade 6 and Grade 7 in overseeing the progress and publication of a host of documents published at the same time as the main Annual Report and Accounts. This includes technical notes and corporate reports.
Leading on a complex connectivity (reconciliation) exercise between the numbers disclosed within the annual report section of the Annual Report and Accounts and the expenditure and income numbers disclosed within the financial statements within the Annual Report and Accounts.
Keep Up to date on HM Treasury Guidance to maintain knowledge level and assess Annual Report and Accounts. Providing updates to Grade 7’s and Grade 6 where there have been changes that will impact the current year Annual Report and Accounts.
Liaising with the Trust Statement, Resource Accounts and the external typesetter to ensure timely updates to the Financial Statements.
A willingness to be flexible in working more widely across the team where required.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with a small team, undertaking a range of activities, many of which are high profile.
Supporting the Grade 7’s with ensuring that the overarching steer received from senior management is adhered to in the content of the Annual Report and Accounts.
Close working with (guidance, support as well as challenging where appropriate) senior colleagues from Finance Performance and Strategy and HMRC Communications Teams.
Supporting the team Grade 7’s with the assembly of the Annual Report and Accounts and working closely with HMRC Communications team on the content of the document.
Supporting the Grade 6 and Grade 7 in overseeing the progress and publication of a host of documents published at the same time as the main Annual Report and Accounts. This includes technical notes and corporate reports.
Leading on a complex connectivity (reconciliation) exercise between the numbers disclosed within the annual report section of the Annual Report and Accounts and the expenditure and income numbers disclosed within the financial statements within the Annual Report and Accounts.
Keep Up to date on HM Treasury Guidance to maintain knowledge level and assess Annual Report and Accounts. Providing updates to Grade 7’s and Grade 6 where there have been changes that will impact the current year Annual Report and Accounts.
Liaising with the Trust Statement, Resource Accounts and the externa
l typesetter to ensure timely updates to the Financial Statements.
A willingness to be flexible in working more widely across the team where required.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with a small team, undertaking a range of activities, many of which are high profile.
Person specification
Maintain/build relationship with Annual Report and Accounts stakeholders (internal and external) and contributors, providing feedback and advice on HM Treasury guidance and legislation connected with the Annual Report and Accounts.
Support the production of timetables for Annual Report and Accounts and monitoring deadlines for production.
Consulting with the National Audit Office on the audit of the Annual Report and Accounts and responding comprehensively to queries raised. Also acting as a contact point with stakeholders and contributors for NAO queries.
Managing and preparing papers for key review bodies within the Annual Report & Accounts process
Assisting with key briefings to the Audit & Risk Committee and Senior Management as required.
Overseeing the publication of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund Accounts and the Isle of Man Account.
Essential Criteria
A willingness to be flexible in working more widely across the team where required.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with a small team, undertaking a range of activities, many of which are high profile.
Person specification
Maintain/build relationship with Annual Report and Accounts stakeholders (internal and external) and contributors, providing feedback and advice on HM Treasury guidance and legislation connected with the Annual Report and Accounts.
Support the production of timetables for Annual Report and Accounts and monitoring deadlines for production.
Consulting with the National Audit Office on the audit of the Annual Report and Accounts and responding comprehensively to queries raised. Also acting as a contact point with stakeholders and contributors for NAO queries.
Managing and preparing papers for key review bodies within the Annual Report & Accounts process
Assisting with key briefings to the Audit & Risk Committee and Senior Management as required.
Overseeing the publication of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland National Insurance Fund Accounts and the Isle of Man Account.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working within a project delivery environment is essential, specifically a project to produce and publish central Government Annual Report and Accounts.
- Experience of managing relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Experience of working collaboratively across teams/directorates to achieve tight deadlines.
- Strong IT skills, especially within the M365 suite of tools.
- Experience of operating within a continuous improvement environment using relevant tools and methods.
- Experience of fast-paced delivery in a finance environment, working collaboratively across teams to achieve tight deadlines.
- Working knowledge of risk management processes within a finance environment.
HMRC contractual homeworkers are welcome to apply for this role, however please note occasional travel will be involved and office attendance may be required and sometimes at short notice.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues’ Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
- Family friendly policies.
- Personal support.
- Coaching and development.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
How To Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Sift
In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the your CV.
At full sift, your CV, and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.
We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.
Interview
During the panel interview, you will be asked behaviour-based questions to explore in detail what you are capable of.
Interviews will take place face to face. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
- A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences.
- A 750-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Sift
In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on the your CV.
At full sift, your CV, and your Personal Statement, will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.
We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.
Interview
During the panel interview, you will be asked behaviour-based questions to explore in detail what you are capable of.
Interviews will take place face to face. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk – Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example – ‘Please re-open my application – [insert vacancy ref] & vacancy closing date [insert date]’.
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
The HMRC app can help you with your application
The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years' employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.
If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.
Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.
How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
The HMRC app can help you with your application
The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years' employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.
If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.
Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.
How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account
Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store.
If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.
You’ll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition.
You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Hybrid working at HMRC
HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.
You’ll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition.
You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Hybrid working at HMRC
HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Important Information For Existing HMRC Contractual Homeworkers
This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the ‘location preferences’ section that you can travel to.
Terms and Conditions
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact the UBS Recruitment team via unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Important Information For Existing HMRC Contractual Homeworkers
This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the ‘location preferences’ section that you can travel to.
Terms and Conditions
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
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HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
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andidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.
Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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
New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.
Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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) (opens in a new window)
- 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
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : Niall McPherson
- Email : niall.mcpherson@hmrc.gov.uk
- Telephone : 03000520147
- Email : unitybusinessservicesrecruitmentresults@hmrc.gov.uk
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via ubsrecruitmentcomplaints@hmrc.gov.uk.
Please note that we do not accept complaints or appeals regarding scoring of outcomes of campaigns, unless candidates can provide clear evidence that the campaign did not follow the Recruitment Principles. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their website.