Systems Integrity Support Officer
Salary: SO1 £37,020 – £39,276 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Wakefield
Looking for a systems focused finance role where you can make a real impact? This key position sits within West Yorkshire Police's Finance Directorate, supporting the integrity, accuracy and effectiveness of the financial and procurement systems that underpin vital policing services across the Force. We're looking for a technically minded, analytical professional who can work confidently both independently and as part of a specialist team, managing a varied workload with accuracy and attention to detail.
Role and Responsibilities
You will play a key role in ensuring the effective day to day operation and ongoing integrity of the Force's financial and procurement systems.
This includes supporting users, maintaining data quality, assisting with system changes and contributing to accurate financial reporting.
* Supporting data quality, management information and data analytics activities across the Finance Directorate
* Providing advice, guidance and technical support to financial system users
* Designing and delivering training to improve confidence and capability in system use
* Supporting the maintenance of financial management systems, processes and reports
* Assisting with updates and changes to Force wide finance and procurement systems
* Analysing system inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance
* Overseeing supplier payment processing and supporting debt recovery activities
* Supporting the day to day operation of systems used for accounting and reporting
There may be occasional requirements to work flexibly within the 7am–7pm flexi bandwidth to support essential operational needs.
Expectations
* Communicate clearly and effectively with finance colleagues and system users
* Provide practical, accessible advice on financial systems and processes
* Analyse data accurately and identify errors, trends or improvement opportunities
* Manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
* Work confidently both independently and as part of a specialist team
Essential Criteria
* AAT qualification, part qualified CCAB status, or substantial relevant experience
* Experience working with finance and/or procurement systems
* Working knowledge of financial processes and procedures
* Advanced spreadsheet and database management skills
* Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills
Desirable
Experience using Sun Accounts and/or Proactis Spend Control
Benefits / What We Offer
* Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
* Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments
* Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE pension scheme
* Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children's Charity (eligibility-dependent)
* Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
* Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
* Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
* Opportunities for career development and training
* Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
* A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
* Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs
EEO Statement
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Fair Work Charter. See here for more information: West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business/growth-hub/better-business-practices/fair-work-charter/
For more information about the role, please contact: Mark Raynor mark.raynor@westyorkshire.police.uk
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