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Hours: Full time up to 37 hours, depending on location. Part time, compressed hours and job share opportunities available.
Add value where it matters most.
MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats such as terrorism, and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing, and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.
Whether you’re fully qualified or still working towards your professional qualifications, you’ll play a key role ensuring financial processes run smoothly within the Intelligence community. You’ll build on your skills and take advantage of tailored learning and development opportunities to pursue career pathways which cover specialism tracks as we support you to get the best out of yourself, and us. In short, it’s a unique chance to use your finance skills, to build a rewarding career and do it all while helping to keep the UK safe.
We’re looking for talented people across a number of different finance functions, to help us stay ahead of the latest developments and protect national security. We have Financial Analyst/Officer and Financial Accountant roles available, whichever role you apply for, you’ll need a passion for finance, an aptitude for figures and a willingness to learn and develop new skills. In Financial Analysis, you’ll provide vital insights that meet business needs. You could work in Financial Accounting and Reporting, where you’ll summarise, analyse, and detail the agencies’ financial transactions. Or there’s Financial Operations, where you’ll ensure we’re able to respond to ever-evolving business needs. Whichever area you choose, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace committed to helping you fulfil your potential.
Depending on the role, we’re looking for different skills and experiences. Importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys working in a team, solving problems, and thinking innovatively. You’ll build collaborative relationships and know how to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels. And of course, you’ll have a genuine passion for finance and talent for figures and spreadsheets.
In return for your hard work, we offer comprehensive training and development, including opportunities to gain professional qualifications. We know how important a good work/life balance is, which is why we offer job share and compressed hour options. We’re also proud to have dedicated support networks and to have achieved ‘Leader’ status as a Disability Confident employer.
If you’re ready to keep the UK safe while developing a truly meaningful career, we’ll value you.
At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.
To find out more and apply, please visit our website.
To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17 years, if successful you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday.
Right to Withdraw Statement:
Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
