Finance Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Finance Officer within Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, working to provide a safer community for all. More about the role This is an exciting opportunity to line manage the Area Finance Team (including the Travel Desk) and ensure their work assists with the smooth running of the Constabulary and OPCC's operational requirements. About the Role Key responsibilities of the role, but not limited to: You will be responsible for ensuring that all members of the team follow the prescribed procedures to process order requests. Apply and maintain controls necessary to ensure accurate and timely work according to the agreed service standards. Ensuring that purchases are made in line with policies and educating on these where necessary and maintaining a positive working relationship with customers and colleagues. Monitor the contract for collection of cash from Police premises and ensure that issues are raised and escalated where necessary. Maintain an awareness of corporate and departmental equalities and health and safety policies and procedures and apply them in the day to day job requirements. For more information about the role please click, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

Qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (or accepted relevant equivalent qualification). Or part qualified with extensive relevant experience demonstrating the required level of knowledge and application of financial principles. Essential Experience

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Works well in a team.
• Organised and able to prioritise activities, often to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to achieve 'right first time'.
• Good follow up skills to be able to achieve pragmatic solutions within defined procedures.
Competencies and Personal Qualities - Level 2 - Level 2 - Level 1 - Level 2 You should also be aware of the (courage, respect and empathy, public service). When applying, you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your background and experience, especially when providing evidence against our

As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package
• , including but not limited to:
• Fantastic Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working.
• 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years service - (pro-rata for part-time workers) PLUS the 8 public bank holidays
• Blue Light Card - Retail, holiday and leisure discounts
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion networks.
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings