Financial Accountant

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Department:
Corporate Finance

Location:
Carbrook, Sheffield

Hours: 37

Contract Type:
Permanent

Be responsible for the production of the Chief Constable’s and PCC’s statutory accounts and returns in accordance with external deadlines.

Overseeing the work of the Exchequer Team, ensuring an effective service to the Force, and managing third party periodic transactions.

Provide day to day leadership & support to the Exchequer & Financial Accounting Teams to ensure the Force’s needs are met.

Act in accordance with Force Financial Regulations, Contract Standing Orders and Force Financial Instructions, procedures, and guidelines always.

• Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant with full membership.
• Significant, recent management or financial accounting experience.
• Up to date with current accounting issues. Good, practical accounting knowledge particularly in relation to financial accounting.
• Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with significant experience of large, complex ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to use a range of communication techniques.
• Experience of building strong working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior managers and budget holders.
• Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a highly pressurised environment.
• Experience of leading a team and staff management.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please  to view the role profile.

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as:
  Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability:
  South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy  (yhrn.police)
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

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