Role type
Police Staff
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Contract duration
Permanent
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Contract type
Part Time
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Location
Devizes
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Grade/scale
W6 £29,844 - £30,738
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Find out if you are eligible
Vetting | Wiltshire Police
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Risk assessed factors
DSE use (for a substantial part of work)
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Closing date
30/06/2026, 23:55
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Job description
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know
About the role
Please note: This role is part-time, covering 19 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. (flexible)
This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key member of a forward-thinking financial team, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping and improving processes, driving efficiency, and ensuring excellence. You’ll support the management and governance of accounting data and transactions across the Force and PCC, helping to uphold the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance within a public sector environment.
What you’ll be doing
Act as a trusted finance partner, delivering insightful advice, assurance, and support to operational teams and stakeholders
Champion strong financial integrity, robust internal controls, and compliance across all areas of work
Administer and reconcile Court Compensation loans and receipts in line with established policies
Contribute to accurate and timely accounting outputs, including reconciliations, journals, and reporting in line with IFRS/GAAP standards
Maintain oversight of fixed assets and support governance around the capital approval process
Assist with audit activity and external stakeholder queries, while staying ahead of regulatory changes and helping to evolve policies and procedures
Support efficient and sustainable reporting cycles, including month-end processes, KPIs, and performance insights
Drive continuous improvement by identifying smarter ways of working to enhance customer service and operational efficiency
About you
Part-qualified AAT (or actively studying towards qualification), or willing to work towards accreditation
Proven experience in a Finance Assistant (or similar) role within a complex organisation
Strong track record of ensuring financial data integrity and accuracy
Experienced in a fast-paced finance environment, ideally within the public sector (desirable)
Comfortable working in a customer-focused setting with a collaborative approach (desirable
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
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Important information before you commence an application
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:
A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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