Part-time Accounting Technician
Location: Headquarters, Northallerton with the opportunity for hybrid working
Contract: Permanent, contractually employed by NYP
Hours: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week – hours to be arranged with successful candidate
Salary: Scale 2-6, £24,747 - £35,772
Closing Date: 9am Monday 16th November
Role Profile – Accounting Technician.pdf
The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Technician to join our Finance Team!
We are looking for someone to join our Finance Team and contribute to the core accounting function. The right person will be somebody part or fully AAT qualified or, somebody who has equivalent experience within a finance environment.
Key responsibilities:
You will be responsible for supporting the wider Finance department in:
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Processing accounting transactions throughout the financial year, including year-end activities.
- Supporting annual budget and in year budget monitoring processes
- Processing financial transactions accurately within the Oracle finance system
- Treasury management activity
- Processing journals, budget and forecast virements
Additional duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Performing month end processing, and preparing reconciliations in accordance with the agreed timetable
- Monitor financial workflows and assist in identifying and resolving processing errors and exceptions
- Contribute toward support and development of system environments
- Assist with provision of service reporting to colleagues
What we’re looking for:
- Work to a high degree of accuracy
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key to being successful in this role as you will be required to respond to queries and provide advice on financial processes to non-financial colleagues.
In this role, you will be fully supported by the Finance department and will have the opportunity to work with various teams. There is always something to learn in this role, so if you are analytical, have a passion for Finance and problem solving, then we want to hear from you!
Why join us?
Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.
We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
- Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan
- Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
- Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
- Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
- Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
- Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence
- Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
- Meet residency requirements for vetting:
o RV Level Vetting – minimum 3 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
Interviews are scheduled to take place: W/C 23rd November 2026
We look forward to receiving your online application.
