Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,603 to £34,772 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gloucestershire Constabulary |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Would you like to broaden your experience within the Constabulary and learn new skills?
We have an opportunity for a full time, permanent member to join our Finance Team as a Finance Officer.
You will support the transition from manual processing of overtime and expenses to implementing Phase 2 of the new GRS (Duty Management System).
In this rewarding role you will:
- Support the processing of officer and staff overtime
- Support the processing of officer and staff expenses
- Raise Purchase Orders
- Raise debtor invoices
- Any other ad hoc task of a similar nature
And time allowing, and if you become keen to get more involved, you will support accurate reporting and forecasting of the financial position.
Our Finance Officers play a vital role in keeping the data we hold up to date, making sure it’s accurate, meaningful and comprehensive. In addition, the Finance Officers’ processing, analysis and interpretation of the data supports the budget holders and the wider Constabulary to make good financial decisions.
You will be the kind of person who has high standards for your own work and consciously manages the quality of your outputs, always curious in your approach, tenacious in uncovering answers and creative in your ability to solve problems. We are looking for a personable and diligent individual who will join a collaborative, helpful and friendly team.
In this role you will work closely with the wider Finance Team and other colleagues in driving innovation and efficiency for the department and the Constabulary while supporting the delivery on our commitment of diversity and inclusion.
Gloucestershire Police is proud of its reputation for continuous improvement in all areas, so drive, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire others are vital for success in this role.
We have an opportunity for a full time, permanent member to join our Finance Team as a Finance Officer.
You will support the transition from manual processing of overtime and expenses to implementing Phase 2 of the new GRS (Duty Management System).
In this rewarding role you will:
- Support the processing of officer and staff overtime
- Support the processing of officer and staff expenses
- Raise Purchase Orders
- Raise debtor invoices
- Any other ad hoc task of a similar nature
And time allowing, and if you become keen to get more involved, you will support accurate reporting and forecasting of the financial position.
Our Finance Officers play a vital role in keeping the data we hold up to date, making sure it’s accurate, meaningful and comprehensive. In addition, the Finance Officers’ processing, analysis and interpretation of the data supports the budget holders and the wider Constabulary to make good financial decisions.
You will be the kind of person who has high standards for your own work and consciously manages the quality of your outputs, always curious in your approach, tenacious in uncovering answers and creative in your ability to solve problems. We are looking for a personable and diligent individual who will join a collaborative, helpful and friendly team.
In this role you will work closely with the wider Finance Team and other colleagues in driving innovation and efficiency for the department and the Constabulary while supporting the delivery on our commitment of diversity and inclusion.
Gloucestershire Police is proud of its reputation for continuous improvement in all areas, so drive, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire others are vital for success in this role.
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