Finance Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Finance Officer within Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, working to provide a safer community for all.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to line manage the Area Finance Team (including the Travel Desk) and ensure their work assists with the smooth running of the Constabulary and OPCC’s operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all team members follow the prescribed procedures to process order requests.
• Apply and maintain controls necessary to ensure accurate and timely work according to the agreed service standards.
• Ensure purchases are made in line with policies, provide education where necessary, and maintain positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Monitor the contract for collection of cash from Police premises and raise/escalate issues where necessary.
• Maintain awareness of corporate and departmental equalities and health and safety policies and procedures, applying them in day‑to‑day duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (or accepted relevant equivalent qualification). Alternatively, part‑qualified with extensive relevant experience demonstrating the required level of knowledge and application of financial principles.
• 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.

Competencies and Personal Qualities

Competencies at Level 2 (or as required) include courage, respect, empathy, and a commitment to public service. Candidates should be able to demonstrate these qualities and discuss their background and experience during the application process.

Benefits

As members of Hampshire & 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
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working.
• 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 on‑site wellbeing rooms and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff representation groups and inclusion networks.
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings.

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. 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 Positive Action team is available to provide support through the application and assessment process. The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure 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.