SNR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Several locations on offer to suit the candidate
  
This role can be based at D&C Police Headquarters, Exeter or Dorset Police Headquarters, Winfrith.
  
DURATION 12 MONTHS

Senior Financial Accountant
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial accounting services across the Alliance Finance Department, supporting both Dorset Police and Devon & Cornwall Police, as well as the respective Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will provide senior-level financial expertise, helping to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while supporting the delivery of robust financial management across both organisations. The role includes responsibility for supporting the production of annual statutory accounts, overseeing capital accounting and treasury-related activity, managing statutory returns, and working closely with auditors, actuaries, valuers and senior stakeholders.
You will lead and develop financial accounting processes, drive continuous improvement, provide technical guidance and training to finance colleagues, and contribute to strategic financial planning, including capital programmes and medium-term financial strategies. The post-holder will also deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting when required, providing leadership and resilience at a senior level.
This is a new and exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement and service development within a complex and high-profile public sector environment.
About You
You will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience and a proven track record of producing and interpreting complex financial information. You will possess strong leadership and communication skills, experience of managing and developing teams, and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and organisational change is essential.
Experience of public sector accounting and knowledge of the wider local government or policing finance landscape would be advantageous.
Key Highlights 

Senior leadership role within a collaborative Alliance Finance team. 
Opportunity to influence financial strategy and statutory reporting. 
Hybrid working arrangements available, subject to business needs. 
Work with a broad range of senior stakeholders, including Chief Financial Officers, auditors, and operational leaders.
Contribute to the financial sustainability and governance of two Police Forces.  This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring strong financial stewardship and supporting the delivery of vital public services across Dorset, and Devon and Cornwall