Senior Exchequer Services Officer

To contribute to and to monitor processes and procedures so as to maintain effective central payments systems and income recovery on behalf of the force., To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.

Knowledge and experience gained by the equivalent of a part-qualified. Accounting Technician [AAT] is expected to have been achieved by the post-holder. Oral and written communication skills are important in order to address and negotiate individual repayment issues: as is the ability to prioritise workloads. Knowledge of current VAT and Construction Industry Scheme legislation as it applies to both accounts payable and receivable. Experience of operating within a strict set of internal financial and procedures and where relevant, financial policies of external bodies such as the Home Office to ensure that legally enforceable invoices, and related transactions, are issued and the income is recovered. Knowledge of law and legal process, in respect of debtors, is requires so as to be in a position to offer solutions and suggest legitimate courses of action. The post-holder is expected to provide informed suggestions, in respect of debt recovery, to both managers and Knowsley Legal Services. Experience of working with a financial accounting system and an appreciation of the key interfaces between the General Ledger, Debtors & Creditors modules.

Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work we take pride in everything we do. The best-performing urban Force as graded by HMICFRS to date, our strategy is simply to put the communities of Merseyside first. We have a strong focus on continuous improvement in the areas we're passionate about: ending Violence Against Women & Girls; tackling Serious Organised Crime & County Lines; strengthening our approach to Diversity & Inclusion; building trust & confidence through Community Engagement. We are a friendly employer with a passion for investing in our people and creating conditions for you to thrive and be your best self., Merseyside Police is committed to ensuring that we have a work force that represents the communities we serve and we are keen to attract applications from under represented groups.

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms - HQ and OCC
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Flexible working opportunities 7am - 19:00 - (must work during the core working hours 10:00-15:00 )
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.