Apprentice Finance Officer (Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner - OPCC)

Job description

Apprentice Finance Officer (Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner - OPCC)
Department: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC)

Location: Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)

Rank/Grade: TVP Broad Band 3F

Band 3F, starting at £28,024 rising to approximately £31,245 per annum on successful completion of apprenticeship, plus benefits.

This apprenticeship provides an opportunity to join the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley Police as a Finance Officer . The OPCC office supports strategic financial policy and planning, audit, performance monitoring, governance, service commissioning, grant funding, communication, and general administrative duties.

You will provide financial administrative support, delivering accurate, timely management information and accounting information. As you progress you will undertake the AAT Level 2 Apprenticeship, receiving structured on‐the‐job development supported by workplace learning and mentoring.

Responsibilities

Undertake monthly reconciliations.

Support month‐end and year‐end activities including postal journals.

Provide analysis and guidance to colleagues within the OPCC.

Deal with queries via a shared inbox.

Qualifications

Minimum age 18.

Good standard of education: at least five GCSEs grade 9‐4/A‐C, including maths, or equivalent.

Strong communication, organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.

Ability to work to deadlines.

No prior finance experience or qualifications required.

Benefits

24 days annual leave per annum (pro‐rata for part‐time), plus Bank Holidays.

Flexible working conditions.

Wide range of lifestyle discounts and a local government pension scheme option.

Professional development and mentoring as part of the apprenticeship.

Application Details
To apply, submit a cover letter (no more than one page) and a CV (no more than 2 pages). CVs will not be accepted if cover letter is missing or CV exceeds 2 pages.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28 June 2026.

EEO Statement
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is an equal opportunities employer.

Vetting
All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. Applicants must provide evidence of UK residency; residence proof may be considered on a case‐by‐case basis.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Welwyn Garden City

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English