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Finance Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Officer
Division/Department: Alliance Finance Department
Reports to: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Middlemoor HQ (serving both Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police forces)

Job Details

  • Contract Type: 9-month contract
  • Pay Rate: £16.18 per hour (umbrella rate)
  • Funding Allocation: Devon & Cornwall - 69.3%, Dorset - 30.7%

Role Overview


Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Finance Officer on behalf of the Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police Alliance. This role is based at Middlemoor HQ, with responsibilities across the Alliance Finance Department. The Finance Officer will manage central purchasing, oversee exchequer functions, and provide financial support, including handling seized funds and assisting with major operations.
This position is key in ensuring value for money across financial activities, adhering to police financial policies, and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Purchasing & Procurement: Handle purchase requests, process invoices, manage supplier relationships, and oversee stock and orders.
  • Accounts Management: Raise sales invoices, track outstanding payments, produce debtor reports, and arrange write-offs if needed.
  • Cash Handling: Conduct cash collections and deposits, ensuring compliance with audit and financial regulations.
  • Financial Administration: Process urgent payments, international transfers, and assist with treasury management. Respond to FOI requests and support audits.
  • Supplier & Customer Relations: Manage a supplier database, provide purchasing advice, and ensure transactions are compliant and transparent.

Essential Criteria

  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Proven accuracy in financial administration
  • Effective time management and organizational abilities
  • Proficiency with financial software, including spreadsheets and word processing
  • Trustworthiness and experience in handling financial responsibilities

Additional Information

  • Working Hours: Mon-Thu 8:40 am - 5 pm, Fri 8:40 am - 3:40 pm, with 40 minutes for lunch. Flexitime available.
  • Location: Middlemoor HQ, with some travel to other police stations if needed.
  • Vetting: Required due to cash handling responsibilities.

Application Information


For more details or to apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk. Service Care Solutions is handling the recruitment process for this position on behalf of the police force.