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Are you looking for a fresh challenge within an organisation that can provide you with the opportunity to utilise and broaden your experience within Finance?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive full-time Finance Assistant, to work in our Management Accounting team which is part of the wider Finance Department.
This is a busy and varied role where you will be supporting our finance officers in the preparation of budget information; ensuring accurate reporting of the financial position to our senior leaders.
We are a friendly and supportive team that work collaboratively to achieve deadlines in a timely manner. Finance is at the heart of the organisation, and we play a key part in helping to enable the delivery of outstanding policing for everyone.
Main responsibilities
- Ensuring that all work is delivered within agreed timescales andparameters in line with organisational procedures.
- Quality assure data received, carry out research, challenge any changes where necessary and provide expert advice.
- Maintain close working relationships with managers and colleagues across the organisation.
- To assist in the provision of financial control, liaising with other colleagues as appropriate
Skills, experience, and qualifications required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels and deliver a high quality and comprehensive customer focused service.
- Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work independently
- Good accuracy skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and participate in ongoing training
What we can offer you
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:
- Flexible working
- Continuous professional development
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching, and health assessmentStaff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
We will also consider part time working requests, the minimum hours we would accept would be 22.2 hours (3 days a week).
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years. If you are personable and caring with a passion for finance, then we’d like to hear from you.
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About us
Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring. We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.
Hybrid working
Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role.
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.
