Role:
Salary: Career Graded 7-8, £31,548 – £39,372 per annum (Please note due to current organisational requirements we are seeking an experienced candidates who meets the essential and desirable criteria)
Location: Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking
Hours/Contract: Full time, permanent
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
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The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Finance Department as a Finance Advisor.
This position is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their finance careers while gaining valuable experience within a large organisation. The role offers exposure to areas such as Budget Monitoring, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, VAT, Finance Systems, and Capital Projects, equipping you with essential knowledge and tools for future progression into fields such as Finance Performance, Corporate Finance, and Governance.
What you’ll do
1. Be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
2. Supporting VAT reporting, Bank reconciliation, and Funding allocation processes and reconciliations.
3. Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register and other balance sheet reconciliations.
4. Processing of transactions and journal entries into accounting software.
5. Supporting internal reviews on finance processes and providing recommendations for improvements, helping to drive efficiencies.
6. Supporting the finance systems maintenance and working on system development projects.
7. Supporting the internal control processes and providing financial information to both external and internal auditors.
8. Monthly financial reporting including monitoring against budget.
9. Responsible for annual budget setting and annual close down.
10. Support the Technical team in preparation of year end accounts for the OPCC.
11. Support the Finance Lead – Partnerships Projects & Capital Programme with one-off projects.