Technical Finance Officer
Gloucester
Role Type Police Staff
Local Policing/ Business Area Transactional Services
Department Finance
Location HQ Waterwells
Grade SC6
Salary £33,603 - £35,772
Hours per Week 37
Type of Contract Permanent
Description
Our ambition for Gloucestershire Constabulary is to be an outstanding police force for all our residents and communities.
We are seeking a talented and committed individual with excellent data skills to join our Finance Technical Team. In this vital role, you will help us maximise the value of every public pound to keep our communities safe.
As a Technical Finance Officer, you will assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements and other statutory returns, participate in annual audits, process pensions and payroll administration requests, complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and carry out financial system maintenance tasks. You will support the Finance Team by helping to gather and prepare financial information making sure it is accurate and well organised.
You will report to the Senior Technical Finance Officer and work collaboratively with the wider Finance Team sharing ideas, learnings and best practices.
We are looking for individuals who have good analytical skills, attention to detail and are able to interpret and analyse data.
What we can offer you:
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits. Including:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working
Agile working
Free onsite parking at Waterwells HQ
Access to a gym at HQ for a minimal monthly subscription
Continuous professional development
Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
Access to discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
In this rewarding role you will work closely with the wider Finance Team and other colleagues in driving innovation and efficiency for the department and force. As a member of a small team, you will work with them to deliver on our commitment of diversity and inclusion. Gloucestershire Police is proud of its reputation for continuous improvement in all areas, so drive, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire others are vital for success in this role.
The successful candidate for this role will be vetted at level Staff RV. This means the individual will need at least 3 years worth of residency in the UK.
Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview.
Candidates applying for Gloucestershire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.
Need help with your application?
If you need any support while completing your application, whether it’s understanding the questions, gathering the right information, or just having someone to talk it through with, then our Better Together Team is here to help. We’d be happy to support you at any stage of the process.
At Gloucestershire Constabulary we recognise the benefits of increasing diversity across our force and the value of building a representative workforce. That is why it is important that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, including those with a disability, apply and help us deliver excellence in policing throughout Gloucestershire. We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Closing Date 12/04/2026, 23:55
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