Finance Assistant

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Finance Officer to work within the Dorset Police at their headquarters in Winfrith, Dorchester

Location: Winfrith Dorchester
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 13.08 per hour
Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, Hybrid

Are you an enthusiastic finance professional looking for a new challenge? Join our client's dynamic Alliance Finance Department as a Finance Officer! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations while enjoying a supportive work environment.

About the Role:
As a Finance Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in central purchasing and exchequer activities for the Alliance. Your responsibilities will include sourcing goods and services, processing payments, managing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You'll be the go-to expert for purchasing advice and will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source purchasing requests and ensure timely fulfilment.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to manage consumables efficiently.
• Process invoices accurately and within specified timescales.
• Maintain financial records and ensure value for money in all purchasing activities.
• Administer the receipt of goods and update inventory as per regulations.
• Manage outstanding debts and monitor finances to keep them healthy.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Handle cash collections and banking transactions with utmost integrity.

What We're Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills with a focus on accuracy in financial tasks.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Experience with financial software and computer skills.
• A track record of trust and responsibility in finance or purchasing.

Why Join Us?
Our client offers a vibrant work culture with a range of perks, including:

Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility in your work arrangement.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and training in finance.
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence.

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a difference in a meaningful role, apply now! We can't wait to see how you can contribute to our client's success.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to our client.

Join us and be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

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.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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