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Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Apply by Sunday 25 October
The date the employer’s listing closes.
Be near Bristol for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.
25 days holiday
Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.
28.97% employer pension
Paid in by the employer, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
You will be a fully qualified CCAB or equivalent Accountant.
£49,900
The advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £45,900 and an allowance of £4,000.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies (opens in a new window).
Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Can you provide expert financial advice and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations?
Have you delivered accurate financial reporting, strong controls and robust governance?
Are you confident leading on complex financial accounting, audit, fees, assets or business change activities?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team at the heart of DVSA, playing a key role in delivering financial expertise, supporting strategic priorities and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will help ensure sound financial decision-making while contributing to the development of both people and processes across the organisation.
As a senior member of the Financial Accounting team the job holder is expected to participate across the full breadth of the team's remit whilst specialising in one of the areas. The area of specialisation will be rotated through the team to encourage staff development.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Permanent
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Bristol, Nottingham, Swansea
This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.
The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.
Occasional travel to other offices may be required, which may involve overnight stays.
If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).
485183
Senior Executive Officer
Accountancy
Analytical
Finance
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 25th October 2026
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation.
The selection process for this role will be:
Stage 1: Sift of CV and personal statement
Stage 2: Interview
You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.
Stage 1: Sift
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:
Experience - you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) which must include your employment history, relevant experience to date, and professional qualifications and memberships as well as a personal statement (500-word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following:
The sift will take place week commencing Monday 26th October 2026.
Stage 2: Interview
At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:
You will also be required to create and deliver a presentation to assess the Behaviour Communicating & Influencing and the Technical element Reporting & Control - Financial control and operations, Technical Accounting. Guidance will be provided if you are invited to interview.
The interviews will take place week commencing Monday 9th November 2026.
This interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site (opens in a new window).
Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.
We will also hold a 12-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for.
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
DVSA - Finance Commercial and Assurance
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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.
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.
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal.
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. A candidate 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.
All external applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:
Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. It's not about judging your personality or lifestyle - it's about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail what's being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly.
Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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.
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