Trainee Assistant Accountant

Are you an inspiring accountant looking for a new challenge?, Leicestershire Police are looking to recruit a Trainee Assistant Accountant on a 12 month fixed term basis. In this role you will help support in the provision of a pro-active financial service, including supporting the Senior Accountant with the closure of statutory accounts., Conduct regular budget monitoring of both delegated / corporate budgets, investigating and highlighting any significant issues to Budget Holders.
-Maintain the ledgers for the nominated business areas, including authorizing individual transactions, posting journals and actioning year-end adjustments.
-Assist with a range of functions within Financial Services such as reconciling the IMPREST account, ensuring all bank transactions are accurately accounted for, credit cards, processing of pension payments, day to day administration of on-line income received.

Qualified to A Level standard with GCSE Grade C or equivalent in both English & Maths or have experience of working within an environment to that level.
-Be studying for or hold AAT qualification or commencing accountancy qualifications (i.e.CCAB).
-Knowledge and use of Financial Information systems and an understanding of computerised accounting systems.
-A good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Here at Leicestershire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. Its these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

At Leicestershire Police, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What's more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.

Salary - £29,085 - 32,772
For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

What's next
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you.