Strategic Accountant

Reference: PN00123A

Salary: GBP64,998 - GBP72,957 per annum

Grade: 4

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

Application closing date: Monday, 15 January 2024 - 23:59.

Interview date: Provisional - 24 January 2024.

About the role

Thank you for your interest in a role at the MOPAC, and we are excited to hear about your experiences.

Join us to Make London a Safer City for all.

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is the organisation through which the Mayor of London exercises his role as the Police and Crime Commissioner for London and is led by the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. MOPAC undertakes a broad range of statutory duties and works closely with the Mayor of London, the Deputy Mayor, and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to deliver the priorities that will create safer London communities.

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Accountant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest in providing high-quality strategic financial advice to the MOPAC Chief Financial Officer and the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. Providing oversight of the MPS budget, you will play a key role in shaping financial efficiency and accountability, including the medium-term financial plan, capital strategy, major transformational programmes and significant commercial contracts. This role will be attractive to those who are strategic thinkers and are able to identify the key issues. The ability to write clear briefings and develop and maintain good working relationships are a key part of the role.

Applying for the Role

Candidates wishing to apply must upload their CV accordingly, complete their personal profile and answer the supporting questions. Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria and competency framework outlined in the attached job description.

MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process; therefore, please do not write any identifiable information within your supporting question answers.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance submitting your application, please email

Political Restriction

Political Restriction: under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011), all MOPAC staff members will be politically restricted without the right to apply for an exemption.

Security Vetting Clearance

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo the necessary security vetting, which may take around eight weeks to complete. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK continuously for at least the last three years.

Reward and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits, including 32.5 days' annual leave, a civil service pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, an interest-free season ticket loan, access to discounts via our corporate benefits hub and employee wellbeing support.

Where are we based?

We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge) and Newlands Park (postcode SE26). On average, staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, which may differ depending on the role requirements.

Got a query on the recruitment process?

If you have a question about the recruitment process, please get in touch with a member of the HR team via email at

We are a disability-confident employer. MOPAC guarantees an interview to any applicant that declares that they have a disability, providing they meet the minimum standards for the job role. These standards are defined in the job description and will often be listed as essential or desirable skills.

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.