Part-time Accounting Technician - Oct 26

North-Yorkshire-Police; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

24–30 days annual leave plus bank hols

Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Discount

Flexi-Time for Staff Roles

UNISON membership

Inclusion & Diversity Networks

Health & Wellbeing Services

Job summary

North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Finance Team on a permanent, part-time basis. The role supports core accounting functions and requires at least an AAT qualification or equivalent experience in finance.

Hybrid work is available with hybrid working options from Headquarters in Northallerton. The successful candidate will process transactions, assist with year-end activities, budget monitoring, and month-end tasks,

Qualifications

• Part-time role with 18.5 hours per week.
• AAT qualification or equivalent experience in finance.
• Strong accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across the finance function.
• Process accounting transactions and assist year-end activities.
• Support annual budget and in-year monitoring.
• Process journals, virements, and forecasts in Oracle.
• Provide service reporting and assist with month-end reconciliations.

Skills

AAT qualified

Finance experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Location: Headquarters, Northallerton with the opportunity for hybrid working

Contract: Permanent, contractually employed by NYP

Hours: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week - hours to be arranged with successful candidate

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Technician to join our Finance Team!

We are looking for someone to join our Finance Team and contribute to the core accounting function. The right person will be somebody part or fully AAT qualified or, somebody who has equivalent experience within a finance environment.

Key responsibilities:

You will be responsible for supporting the wider Finance department in:

• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Processing accounting transactions throughout the financial year, including year-end activities.
• Supporting annual budget and in year budget monitoring processes
• P rocessing financial transactions accurately within the Oracle finance system
• Treasury management activity
• Processing journals, budget and forecast virements

Additional duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing month end processing, and preparing reconciliations in accordance with the agreed timetable
• Monitor financial workflows and assist in identifying and resolving processing errors and exceptions
• Contribute toward support and development of system environments
• Assist with provision of service reporting to colleagues

What we’re looking for:

• Work to a high degree of accuracy
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key to being successful in this role as you will be required to respond to queries and provide advice on financial processes to non-financial colleagues.

In this role, you will be fully supported by the Finance department and will have the opportunity to work with various teams. There is always something to learn in this role, so if you are analytical, have a passion for Finance and problem solving, then we want to hear from you!

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme- secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme- access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave- 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Discount- enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• Flexi-Time for Staff Roles- tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership- opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks- connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services- access to resources that support your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold afull UK manual driving licence
• Internal applicantsmust have successfully completed their probation period
• Meetresidency requirementsfor vetting:

o RV Level Vetting- minimum 3 years UK residency

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require anyreasonable adjustmentsduring the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real-life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI-written responses.

Interviews are scheduled to take place: W/C 23 rd November 2026