Finance and Administrative Support Officer, London

Details Reference number 462874 Salary £31,370 London: £31,370.
The Civil Service Pay Remit and Acas Pay Policy will apply. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Administrative Officer Grade 11 Contract type Temporary Length of employment 24 months, with a possibility for permanency. This vacancy could end earlier if the needs of the business change within the appointment period. Business area ACAS - Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) Type of role Administration / Corporate Support
Finance Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents

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• Benefits
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Location London (our contractual base), with an element of working from home. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in Great Britain and not overseas. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process. Informal hybrid arrangements are available and the balance between home and workplace working is to be agreed with the line manager to achieve the right balance between collaboration, in-person engagement and flexibility.

We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in the UK. However, the successful candidate will be contractually attached to the London office. As such, travel expenses cannot be claimed for journeys to and from London, as and when required to attend for meetings. About the job Job summary

The Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) is an independent tribunal with statutory powers chaired by Stephen Redmond. Under the Employment Relations Act 1999, it has been given statutory responsibility to adjudicate disputes over trade union recognition. It has powers in relation to the Information and Consultation Regulations, certain European statutes and it determines claims from trade unions on the disclosure of information for collective bargaining purposes.

We are seeking a proactive and organised Finance and Admin Support Officer to join the CAC. This role is key to supporting the Finance and Admin Supervisor and wider team, ensuring the smooth delivery of financial, administrative, and operational services.

You will play an integral part in maintaining efficient systems and processes, supporting casework, and providing high-quality administrative assistance to senior stakeholders.

Further details on the work of the CAC can be found at: .

Job description

The post holder will be primarily responsible for:

• Supporting the Finance and Admin Supervisor by processing financial transactions promptly and accurately, maintaining finance systems, and ensuring compliance with Acas policies and internal directives.
• Contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the administrative function by completing tasks to a high standard, meeting deadlines, and supporting colleagues across the team.
• Providing administrative support to Case Managers and assist with the progression and management of cases across all CAC statutory responsibilities.
• Delivering administrative support to the CAC Chair, CAC Members, and Chief Executive Officer, while also assisting senior leadership with maintaining the Knowledge Bank and contributing to improvement initiatives, including IT modernisation.
• Supporting the management of CAC IT systems by maintaining and updating the website and database, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Assisting with the production of the CAC Annual Report by gathering information, preparing draft content, and supporting delivery within agreed timescales.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Experienced in administrative and/or finance support roles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confidence working with various IT systems, e.g. Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel and SharePoint etc.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Confident taking initiative and working independently
• A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or the new grade 4 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

Please note that there is a business requirement for this role that the postholder is able to work at least 25 hours per week.

Qualifications Applicants must already have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or the new grade 4 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics at the time of application. If equivalent qualifications or professional experience is held, please include additional details to explain. Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Delivering at Pace

Benefits Alongside your salary of £31,370, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service contributes £9,087 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

WeÂre big believers in rewarding people for the amazing work they do. Take a look at some of the fantastic benefits we offer:

• Learning and Development
• Health and wellbeing
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Volunteering opportunities

Could you ask for any more?

YouÂll have access to a Lifestyle website where youÂll be able to grab savings on a wide range of products, from holidays to your weekly shop.

To find out more, check out: Working for Acas

Things you need to know 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 for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

How to apply

Please click on the 'Apply now' button.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:

• A 500-word, evidence-based Personal Statement reflecting the Essential criteria for the role, as listed in the Person specification section of this advert
• A 250-word statement on the following Behaviour - Delivering at Pace

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the:

• Lead Behaviour: Delivering at Pace

Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift of all the above requirements or progressed straight to interview.

If a large number of applications meet the minimum standard an interview wait list may be created for this position. This means that if you have met the minimum requirements at sift you may be placed at a ÂHold status for up to 12 months and if we are able to invite you to an interview we will be in touch.

Interview Details

If you have successfully passed sift at the application stage, you will be invited to an interview which will take place via Microsoft Teams, and which will take place from the week commencing 25 June 2026.

It will be a Behaviours and Strengths based interview.

The following Behaviours will be assessed at Interview:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

A reserve list will be created for this position; this means that if you have passed the interview, but we cannot immediately offer you this position, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months and may be considered for similar positions during that time.

Reasonable Adjustments

As a Disability Confident Leader, Acas is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability and feel that any part of the recruitment process puts you at a disadvantage, we will work with you to make Reasonable Adjustments that support your needs. If you require any changes to help you apply:

• Please contact the Acas Recruitment Team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
• Please complete the ÂAssistance Required section on the ÂAdditional Requirements page of your application form to let us know about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. For example, this might include accessibility arrangements for entering a building or interview room, communication support, modifications to assessment methods, etc.
• You can find out more about the Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments by clicking these links.

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