Finance Assistant

Job Advertisement: Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Portishead
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 13.53

Are you an enthusiastic finance professional looking to make a difference in public services? Join our client's team at Avon and Somerset Police as a Finance Assistant! We are searching for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and receivable following our financial procedures.
• Assist in maintaining robust financial control and provide valuable advice to HR and finance teams.
• Attend important meetings, such as the VRM panel, to offer background insights when needed.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance on data, carrying out research to clarify changes.
• Maintain the integrity of organisational structure data in our computerised systems.
• Develop strong working relationships with managers, HR, and Finance colleagues, keeping updated on proposed changes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the creation of new organisational units and address inquiries effectively.
• Monitor police establishments for accurate recording and highlight discrepancies as needed.
• Support various accounting and establishment activities to aid in financial management.

What We're Looking For:

A good standard of general education with at least 5 GCSE passes, including Maths and English, or equivalent experience.
Experience in a Support Services environment, delivering high-quality, customer-focused services.
Strong communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workloads, and work independently.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

Reasonable adjustments will be made to support disabled applicants in line with the Equality Act.
Security vetting will be conducted in accordance with the National Vetting Policy.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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