Business and Finance Assistant

Derbyshire Constabulary; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police department is seeking a Business and Finance Assistant in Leicester to provide essential financial and administrative support. You'll manage devolved budgets, assist with purchase orders, and resolve sensitive pay queries. Candidates should have two years of clerical experience and required GCSE qualifications. They offer a supportive environment with yearly salary increments and additional benefits.

Benefits

Yearly salary increments

Bluelight Card discounts

Flexi scheme

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a clerical/administrative environment.
• Experience dealing with budgets and financial issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of devolved budgets.
• Place orders for goods/services as needed.
• Support resolving sensitive pay queries.

Skills

Clerical experience

Financial management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

GCSE Grade C in Mathematics and English Language or equivalent

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12.08.2025

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EMSOU is one of the largest collaborative policing units in the country, delivering specialist capabilities on behalf of the five East Midlands police forces. EMSOU focuses on intelligence gathering and the disruption and investigation of serious and organised crime.

We are currently looking to recruit a Business and Finance Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis to provide financial and administrative support to the Business and Finance Manager. You will be responsible for supporting both the Operational Intelligence and Sensitive Intelligence Network.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of devolved budgets, financial estimates, and general financial matters, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded to comply with financial regulations.
• Place orders for goods/services via the Finance System, ensuring delivery where required, including accommodation, travel, and conferences.
• Provide advice and support in resolving sensitive pay queries related to overtime, enhanced pay, unsocial hours, travel, and expenses.

The must haves

• Hold GCSE Grade C or equivalent in mathematics and English Language OR have 12 months experience working to that standard.
• Demonstrate 2 years’ experience in a general clerical/administrative environment requiring tact, judgment, and discretion.
• Experience dealing with financial issues such as budgets, estimates, purchase ordering, and scrutinizing invoices for payment.

What’s in it for you?

Leicestershire Police aims to create a supportive environment. Benefits include yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card discounts, flexi scheme, pension contributions, cycle to work scheme, and more.

• Part-time salary is calculated on a pro-rata basis based on hours.
• Must prove 5 years of continuous residency within the UK at the time of application due to MV/SC Vetting requirements.

What’s next

If you believe you belong here, we want to hear from you.

Application support

• Vacancy closes on Sunday 7th July 2024 at 23:55.

Who we are

Leicestershire Police values professional and support staff working behind the scenes, contributing to policing efforts.

Learn more about Leicestershire Police – EMSOU and how you can make a difference

EMSOU’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality

EMSOU promotes diversity, fairness, and transparency, encouraging applications from under-represented groups. We support work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, and are Disability Confident Committed. The advertised grade may change following the Hays Job Evaluation scheme, with updates by April 2024.