Finance Support Officer

Location: Police HQ, Northallerton with the opportunity for hybrid working

Salary: £23,286 - £25,626 per annum (NYP Scale 2-3)

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Finance Support Officer – Job Description

We’re looking to appoint a Finance Support Officer to our collaborative Finance Team, supporting North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. Whether you're starting out, transitioning from a previous role, or seeking a change of pace, this is a great opportunity to deliver high-quality financial services within essential public safety organisations.

You'll be part of a supportive team working in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on transactional processing. Flexibility, accuracy, and teamwork are key - especially during busy periods in the financial calendar.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

Act as a first point of contact for finance queries, delivering efficient and courteous support.
Assist in the processing of Accounts Payable and Receivable transactions, ensuring compliance with legislation and financial regulations.
Provide guidance on financial policies including the Devolved Resource Management Manual (DRM) and Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain accurate and manipulable financial data inputs.
Support in developing and operating financial controls to ensure robust governance.
Manage correspondence and assist with general administrative duties across the team.
Work proactively to streamline financial and administrative processes.

Requirements

To be successful in the role you will:

Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to advise non-financial colleagues.
Demonstrate attention to detail in financial systems and work effectively within tight deadlines.
Be motivated, organised, and committed to delivering results.
Be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team committed to evolving and enhancing financial service delivery. If you're looking to make an impact across essential public services in North Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Working for Us – What We Can Offer You!

Working for the emergency services is truly rewarding, and we want to inspire all colleagues to achieve their full potential. Everything we do has a direct impact on the service our organisation delivers, and each of us contributes to ensuring our communities continue to feel safe.

You’ll be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences and we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.

In addition, we offer a range of benefits including:

Staff support networks
Training and development
Excellent government pension scheme
Access to onsite Health and Well-being services
24 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Access to discounts at major retailers
Unison – recognised trade union
Inclusion and Diversity support networks

Positive Action

At North Yorkshire Police we value difference. We have a positive action team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help you reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team, positiveaction@northyorkshire.police.uk.

How to Apply!

We’re excited to invite applications for this opportunity—don’t miss your chance to apply before the closing date.

As part of our selection process, we’ll be reviewing your skills and experience against the role, so please take time to tailor your answers in line with the job advert and its supporting documents.

We look forward to learning more about you!

For further information on this opportunity, please contact Lisa McCorrie, Accounts Payable Manager - Lisa.McCorrie@northyorkshire.police.uk

Key Dates

Vacancy Closing: 9am on Wednesday 30 July 2025

Interviews: 12 August 2025