Support public policing through trusted financial management.
We are looking for a motivated and detailed orientated Assistant Accountant to join Leicestershire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) to proactively support the delivery of a first-class financial service ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance with regulations and standards.
This role is an excellent opportunity to develop financial skills and experience in the public sector while contributing to the effective management of public funds.
You’ll be
- Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
- Identifying new funding opportunities and assessing the implications of future funding projections.
- Assisting year-end accounting processes and audit preparations.
You must have
- AAT Level 4 qualification or study and achieve this within 2 years of appointment.
- Previously worked in a complex financial environment with budget management experience.
- Well-developed analytical skills and ability to respond proactively to financial issues.
What’s in it for you?
At The Office of the Police Crime Commissioner, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.
This role offers flexible working, with a hybrid pattern of at least three days a week in the office.
Please note that the OPCC will cease to exist in May 2028 however we expect permanency of this role to be carried forward. Details are to be confirmed
What’s next
Please click APPLY attach your CV and Supporting Statement, detailing how you meet the criteria by showcasing your skills and experience.
To support you with your application we’ve provided some application guidance and the recruitment process.
- Vacancy closes Friday 15th May 2026 at 23:55.
Who we are
The area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the very heart of local communities and the OPCC has been instrumental in driving this change.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kira Knott, Chief Finance Officer: kira.knott@leics.pcc.police.uk.
To find out more about Leicestershire Police and the OPCC and to understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website and the OPCC website.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.
