Finance Administrator - Lewes, United Kingdom - Surrey Police

Surrey Police
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Lewes, United Kingdom

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Description
Division / Department - Shared Business Services
Grade - Grade 7
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £24,462 - £26,487
Working Hours Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Lewes

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force.

It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference.

If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

  • We have a permanent vacancy for a Finance Administrator SPA7 within the Finance Operations Department based at Lewes HQ. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has the ability to work accurately and to meet deadlines. You will be required to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and be able to use your own initiative whilst complying with force policy and procedures.
  • Salary range: £22,677 £26,487To provide administrative support for the transactional purposes within the Finance function.
  • The Finance Administrator provides effective support in respect of the full Purchase to Pay, Credit Control and Cash & Income functions as required. This will also provide real time management information for the Business Finance Teams.
  • Processing invoices from Good Receipting to payment on SAP
  • Maintaining and processing GPC (Credit cards) expenditure for around the business
  • Raising purchase orders and service orders within SRM and SAP
  • Dealing directly with various stakeholders at all levels of police officers/staff across the force and with external companies
  • Supplier and customer query resolution.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of relevant processes, procedures and work instructions inline with best practice and organisational priorities. Contribute to the development of best practice in the use of our systems.
  • Assist in the training of new staff and supporting development.
  • Dealing with queries relating to all aspects of Finance Operations
Skills & Experience

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent level of numeracy and literacy skills
  • Good team player
  • Excellent Customer service skills
  • Be committed to achieving high standards
  • To be able to use your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills
  • The ability to prioritise your own work
  • The ability to work under pressure and to strict timelines
  • The ability to problem solve efficiently and effectively
  • Have excellent computer and keyboard skills and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of IT systems including MICROSOFT Excel
  • Experience of using SAP finance system
  • Previous experience of working in a finance admin role.
  • Why Work With Us?
  • Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexitime and home working.
  • We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits; career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.

It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service.

We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work.

We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, se
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