Accounts Officer
Are you proud of your attention to detail? Are you seeking a new role in a welcoming, ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking team? If so, Gloucestershire Police Finance Team is looking for a new Accounts Officer.
Working within the team responsible for administering all the money in and money out of the Constabulary, this role plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the Constabulary meets all its procurement responsibilities, and ensures that the officers and staff get what they need to protect the communities we serve.
The core responsibilities of this interesting and varied role are:
All aspects of Accounts Receivable including the creation of customer invoices, statements and reminders via the Debtors Ledger and the Credit Control of any outstanding debts.
All aspects of Accounts Payable including the processing of all supplier invoices and payment requests onto the Creditors Ledger ready for payment
Posting and reconciliation of bank statement transactions in the Cashbook
Administering the Petty Cash accounts and carrying out any Banking of monies received
Arranging Travel Bookings using the online booking system
Making Purchase Card purchases on behalf of staff members
With a minimum of two years relevant experience, and with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, you will be the sort of person who works well to deadlines, and calmly takes challenges one step at a time to deliver solutions.
If you have the AAT qualification that’s desirable.
What we can offer you:
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits. Including:
Flexible working
Agile working
Free onsite parking at Waterwells HQ
Access to a gym at HQ for a minimal monthly subscription
Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
Access to discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
In this rewarding role you will work closely with the wider Finance Team and other colleagues in driving innovation and efficiency for the department and force. As a pivotal member of a small team you will work with them to deliver on our commitment of diversity and inclusion. Gloucestershire Police is proud of its reputation for continuous improvement in all areas, so drive, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire others are vital for success in this role.
Further details are included in the attached Role Profile. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact our Head of Finance, Alix Garfath-Cox (alix.garfath-cox@gloucestershire.police.uk)
Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview. If you require help and support with your application, you can register your interest with Better Together - Gloucestershire Constabulary (tal.net)
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At Gloucestershire Constabulary we recognise the benefits of increasing diversity across our force and the value of building a representative workforce. That is why it is important that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, including those with a disability, apply and help us deliver excellence in policing throughout Gloucestershire. We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. You may wish to register with our Talent Bank- the link can be found here:
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