Exchequer Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Lincolnshire-Police; Nettleham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Police is seeking a proactive Exchequer Services Assistant to join the Finance team on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on processing invoices, managing petty cash, purchasing activities, and maintaining accurate financial records.

You will work with the Exchequer Services Manager, ensure timely payments, assist with supplier onboarding, and support internal and external stakeholders while upholding professional standards and ethics.

Qualifications

• Experience with processing invoices and supplier payments.
• Ability to work accurately with financial records.
• Experience in a public sector or similar environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process creditor invoices accurately within timescales to ensure prompt payment.
• Investigate and resolve complex invoice and payment queries.
• Undertake HQ cashier duties, including petty cash management.
• Process purchase orders and support purchasing activities.
• Set up new suppliers and manage the approval process.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and maintain records.
• Process firearms refunds and related invoices.
• Arrange travel and accommodation bookings and resolve queries.
• Provide advice on exchequer matters to internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure exchequer processes meet deadlines and service standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial data accuracy

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and will consider flexible working patterns where possible, subject to business needs. Please note that not all roles may be suitable for part-time working arrangements. If you would like to discuss the flexibility available for a particular role before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team.

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Fixed term end date 31 October 2027

Number of months

10

25/10/2026, 23:55

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Exchequer Services Assistant to join our Finance team. This is a hybrid working opportunity, with working hours of Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30. In this varied role, you will support the delivery of a high-quality exchequer service, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while providing excellent support to both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. You will work closely with the Exchequer Services Manager and contribute to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Processing creditor invoices accurately and within agreed timescales to ensure prompt payment.
• Investigating and resolving complex invoice and payment queries with internal and external contacts.
• Undertaking HQ cashier duties, including managing petty cash requests, returns, and reconciliations.
• Processing purchase orders and supporting purchasing activities where required.
• Setting up new suppliers and liaising with stakeholders throughout the approval process.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Processing firearms refunds and boarding-up related invoices, including conducting necessary investigations.
• Arranging travel and accommodation bookings and resolving associated queries.
• Providing advice, guidance, and support on exchequer-related matters across the Force.
• Ensuring all exchequer processes are completed within established deadlines and service standards.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays an important part in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Authority's financial processes. Your work will help maintain strong relationships with suppliers, support colleagues across the organisation, and ensure public funds are managed responsibly and efficiently. By delivering a reliable and professional service, you will contribute directly to the organisation’s commitment to high standards, ethical conduct, and public trust.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Can manage a varied workload and meet competing deadlines.
• Has strong problem-solving skills and can confidently investigate and resolve complex queries.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Is comfortable working with financial systems and processing financial transactions.
• Can build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Shares our commitment to professional standards, integrity, and the principles of the Code of Ethics.