We are currently recruiting for a Finance Officer to work for Dorset Police at the headquarters in Middlemoor Exeter.
This role will be working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 37 hours a week
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 3 YEARS AT TIME OF APPLICATION.
JOB PURPOSE
Perform central purchasing and exchequer activities for the Alliance with specific responsibility for sourcing (within contracts and non contract provision) goods and services including ICT, travel & accommodation provision, the administration and accurate processing and recording of payments, receipts and other financial transactions. Dealing with the security of seized monies and providing financial support to major operations as required.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Source purchasing requests within corporately set service standards including short notice urgent requests.
2. Liaise with suppliers and customers in respect of stationery, printing, and other consumables, administering stocks and orders as necessary
3. Check and process all invoices received on to the financial system within specified timescales, including claims from the public (e.g. Interpreters Fees, Pedlars Certificates and Lost Property returns).
4. Agree, and if necessary, challenge purchase requests with customer. Advise on use of, and use appropriate contract...