Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Would you like to broaden your experience within the Constabulary and learn new skills?
We have an opportunity for a full time, permanent member to join our Finance Team as a Finance Officer.
You will support the transition from manual processing of overtime and expenses to implementing Phase 2 of the new GRS (Duty Management System).
In this rewarding role you will:
- Support the processing of officer and staff overtime
- Support the processing of officer and staff expenses
- Raise Purchase Orders
- Raise debtor invoices
- Any other ad hoc task of a similar nature
And time allowing, and if you become keen to get more involved, you will support accurate reporting and forecasting of the financial position.
Our Finance Officers play a vital role in keeping the data we hold up to date, making sure it’s accurate, meaningful and comprehensive. In addition, the Finance Officers’ processing, analysis and interpretation of the data supports the budget holders and the wider Constabulary to make good financial decisions.
You will be the kind of person who has high standards for your own work and consciously manages the quality of your outputs, always curious in your approach, tenacious in uncovering answers and creative in your ability to solve problems. We are looking for a personable and diligent individual who will join a collaborative, helpful and friendly team.
In this role you will work closely with the wider Finance Team and other colleagues in driving innovation and efficiency for the department and the Constabulary while supporting the delivery 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.
The proposed interview date is 13th April.
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Recruitment@Gloucestershire.Police.uk
The successful candidate for this role will be vetted at level Staff RV. This means the individual will need at least 3 years worth of residency in the 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.
Candidates applying for Gloucestershire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.
Need help with your application?
If you need any support while completing your application, whether it’s understanding the questions, gathering the right information, or just having someone to talk it through with, then our Better Together Team is here to help. We’d be happy to support you at any stage of the process.
For support with your application, please contact Better Together at BetterTogetherTeam@Gloucestershire.police.uk
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: https://gloucestershireconstabulary.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-3/candidate/so/pm/8/pl/12/opp/457-Register-your-interest-with-Better-Together/en-GB
