Finance Adviser, Jrn 20982 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Northumbria Police

Northumbria Police
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Finance Adviser, JRN 20982

  • Vacancy Type
  • Police Staff
  • Area Command / Department
  • Finance Department
  • Location
  • Newcastle
  • Contract Type
  • Permanent
  • Hours
  • Full Time
  • Salary Range
- £23,100

  • Closing Date
  • 30/08/2023

Role:

This is a career graded position - Band - 8 £23,100 - £34,833 (Increasing to £23,289 - £35,124 from September 2023 following a transitional pay award period)

Based at:
Agile - You will be working from Forth Banks Police Station and Home


As one of the largest police forces in the country, we've also been recognised as one of the top performing.

Our vision is to deliver an outstanding police service.

At the core of our values are the Finance and Resources department who provide a wide variety of services which support front line policing activities.


Agile working patterns to this position where informal agile working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.


The Role:


This amazing opportunity falls within the Accountancy Services team who are responsible for the provision and maintenance of a financial, costing and budgetary service to the force, and the formulation and dissemination of financial management and costing information.


What will I be doing?

  • Monitoring budgets and control accounts, investigating and challenging unexpected financial transactions and liaising with other sections and departments to resolve issues and produce accurate financial information and reports.
  • Working with senior managers from across the force to ensure accurate projections and provide advice, whilst ensuring they understand their current financial position.
  • Supporting the financial budgeting cycle including budget setting, medium term financial planning, financial yearend, annual statements of account and Whole of Government Accounts (WGA).
  • Assisting with the submission of CIPFA statistical data, statutory returns to government and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
  • Conducting internal reviews on finance processes and providing recommendations for improvements, helping to drive efficiencies.

What do I need?

  • You have obtained AAT accounting qualification or equivalent and are able to demonstrate experience of working in a busy finance function.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. An ability to work using your own initiative in an innovative and proactive manner,
- ing problem solving skills where required.

  • Strong attention to detail and high personal and professional standards.
  • Experience of operating to strict deadlines.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Office, in particular, Excel.

Desirable but not necessary:


  • Experience in working with finance IT systems.
  • An understanding and knowledge of budget setting processes.
For further information please see the role profile: Finance Adviser


Benefits:


  • 26 days' leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service.
  • Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave.
  • Flexi Time Scheme to support your individual needs, when possible.
  • Agile working working from Bedlington when required and the option to work from home and spaces across the force.
  • Fantastic market leading public sector pension scheme with a 16% employer contribution.
  • Our faith rooms give you a private space to reflect and observe religious practice.
  • Corporate Travel schemes local rail, bus services and metro.
  • Access to Private Healthcare and Eye Test Vouchers.
  • Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets.
  • Also, to take care of your physical and mental wellbeing, we've invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders onsite, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.
  • Sports & Social Club join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and also enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel.
  • Cycle to work scheme

Vetting Level - Recruitment Vetting (RV)


Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.

A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.

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