Job Title: Accounting Technician - HC623878
Work Location: SHQ, Eastleigh
Salary: Scale 4 - £27,204 - £29,859 per annum
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 10th May 2026 @23:59 hours
Interview Date: 21st to 28th May 2026
Would you like to work as part of a professional team in the delivery of financial services to departments of the Constabulary and OPCC, their partners and other external organisations to support accounting processes?
If so, we would welcome your application!
As an Accounting Technician you will be ensuring work is carried out in relation to financial and accounting processes, including budget preparation, budget monitoring and
final accounts. You will assist Finance Managers from undertaking tasks such as raising and approving purchase orders through to producing financial analysis and reports.
You will also provide advice on financial regulations/procedures/processes to operational police managers. You will contribute to the operation of the team by providing high
quality customer care, liaising with customers and partners, and attending team meetings.
Please see the Accounting Technician role profile for more information
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
- Fantastic Local Government Pension scheme
- 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years service - (pro-rata for part-time workers) PLUS the 8 public bank holidays
- Blue Light Card - Retail, holiday and leisure discounts
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
- Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff representation groups and inclusion networks.
- Gym facilities at a number of our buildings
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
The recruitment competencies identified on the role profile can be used interchangeably throughout the selection process. It is recommended you make a note of them when starting your application. Candidates Guidance for Completing Application Forms
Educated to Educated to QCF Level 2 including Maths and English OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent customer service skills
Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Works well in a team
Organised and able to prioritise activities, often to tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to achieve ‘right first time’
Good follow up skills to be able to achieve pragmatic solutions within defined procedures
We are undefined aware - Level 1
We take ownership - Level 1
We undefined - Level 1
We support and inspire - Level 1
You should also be aware of the Values (courage, respect and empathy, public service)
Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.
The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide undefined through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.
