Accounts Assistant

Adecco; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Accountancy Officer to provide technical accounting support within the Dorset Police Force. Responsibilities include managing FOI requests, ensuring the integrity of financial records, and supporting resource management. This role requires excellent communication skills and an understanding of public sector finance. Join a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and gain exposure to important financial operations.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Exposure to public sector projects

Qualifications

• You’ll interact confidently with various stakeholders.
• Your attention to detail will help maintain financial integrity.
• You can prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Experience with financial systems and advanced Excel skills is advantageous.
• A thorough knowledge of police structure and purchasing codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for FOI requests.
• Ensuring the integrity of the general ledger through reconciliation.
• Supporting financial and resource management advice.
• Managing treasury functions and monitoring cash flow.
• Assisting with year-end accounting processes.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

High Standards of Accuracy

Strong Organisational Skills

Technical Proficiency

Understanding of Public Sector Finance

Tools

Financial systems

Excel

Job description

Adecco are recruiting for an Accountancy Officer to working within the Dorset Police Force based in Winfrith.

Are you ready to make a difference in public services? We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accountancy Officer to join our dynamic Alliance Finance Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the integrity and accuracy of financial management within a supportive and collaborative environment!

Position Details

Job Title: Accountancy Officer
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: 13.53
Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with Hybrid working
End Date: May 2026

What You’ll Do

As an Accountancy Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing technical accounting support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, efficiently extracting and preparing financial data.
• Ensuring the integrity of our general ledger through meticulous reconciliation processes.
• Supporting financial and resource management advice for internal and external customers.
• Managing treasury functions, monitoring cash flow, and analysing financial data to enhance decision-making.
• Assisting with year-end accounting processes and ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent Communication Skills: You’ll interact confidently with various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• High Standards of Accuracy: Your attention to detail will help maintain the integrity of financial information.
• Strong Organisational Skills: You can prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines in a structured manner.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with financial systems and advanced Excel skills will be advantageous.
• Understanding of Public Sector Finance: A thorough knowledge of police structure and purchasing codes is essential.

Why Join Us?

Work in a supportive team environment where your input is valued!
Enjoy the flexibility of our Alliance Flexi-time Policy.
Gain exposure to a wide range of financial operations within the public sector.
Contribute to meaningful projects that impact your community.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet our essential criteria, we want to hear from you! Submit your application today and take the next step in your career with us.
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!

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