Job Description

Are you looking for a fresh challenge in an organisation that can provide you with the opportunity to utilise and broaden your experience within Finance?


We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive full-time Finance Assistant, to work in our Financial Accounting team.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Responsible for processing and managing all cash transactions accurately within deadlines. Assist in month end journal and accrual posting for the finance team within deadlines. To assist in the provision of financial control of financial systems, liaising with other teams as appropriate, ensuring systems and processes dovetail efficiently

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines Knowledge and experience of working within a finance environment. Experience with providing good professional customer service Must be able to work well within a team and independently Able to use Microsoft excel

For full role responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

Employee rewards and benefits:

How we reward our employees is linked to our culture, it's about more than just salary. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you're in and the moments that matter:

Flexible working Continuous professional development Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays

This is a blended working role, therefore you will have the opportunity to work from home and also at Police Headquarters, Portishead. This will be agreed with you at offer stage.


To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year 'checkable history' in the UK - ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.


This role requires the successful applicant to be vetting to a an RV vetting level.


If you are personable and caring with a passion for finance, then we'd like to hear from you.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.


Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.


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