Finance Assistant

Adecco; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting a Finance Assistant to work within the Lincolnshire Police Force's finance team in Lincoln. The role is a temporary, full-time position, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £12.83.

You will handle creditor invoices, supplier queries, petty cash, POs, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing while supporting colleagues and external partners in a compliant public sector context.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with financial systems and processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing creditor invoices promptly and accurately to ensure timely payments.
• Investigating and resolving complex queries related to invoices by liaising with both internal and external contacts.
• Undertaking HQ Cashier duties and processing petty cash returns, ensuring all costs are appropriately documented.
• Issuing petty cash upon request and managing any returns in compliance with established procedures.
• Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations as required.
• Processing Purchase Orders and managing purchases where applicable.
• Facilitating the setup of new suppliers, making informed decisions, and coordinating with internal and external contacts.
• Managing firearms refunds and processing Boarding Up invoices, investigating each incident accordingly.
• Booking travel and hotel accommodations and addressing any related queries.
• Resolving exchequer-related inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Ensuring all exchequer processes adhere to predetermined timelines.
• Promoting best practises in exchequer matters across the organisation, providing training and guidance to personnel as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Financial software knowledge

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant to work within the Lincolnshire Police Force.

Location: Nettleham, Lincoln

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hourly Rate: £12.83 per hour

End Date: October 2027

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing creditor invoices promptly and accurately to ensure timely payments.
• Investigating and resolving complex queries related to invoices by liaising with both internal and external contacts.
• Undertaking HQ Cashier duties and processing petty cash returns, ensuring all costs are appropriately documented.
• Issuing petty cash upon request and managing any returns in compliance with established procedures.
• Carrying out supplier statement reconciliations as required.
• Processing Purchase Orders and managing purchases where applicable.
• Facilitating the setup of new suppliers, making informed decisions, and coordinating with internal and external contacts.
• Managing firearms refunds and processing Boarding Up invoices, investigating each incident accordingly.
• Booking travel and hotel accommodations and addressing any related queries.
• Resolving exchequer-related inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Ensuring all exchequer processes adhere to predetermined timelines.
• Promoting best practises in exchequer matters across the organisation, providing training and guidance to personnel as needed.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and provide exceptional support to colleagues and external partners.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with financial systems and processes is advantageous.

Why Choose This Role?

• Join a dedicated Finance team committed to upholding the highest professional standards.
• Be part of an organisation that values ethical conduct and diversity.
• Contribute to meaningful work within the public sector, supporting the community and ensuring financial integrity.

Additional Information:

The duties outlined in this advertisement are not exhaustive. The successful candidate may be required to undertake additional responsibilities within the general scope of the role. The organisation promotes a culture of equality and diversity and is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

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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