Senior Financial Accountant

NuStaff is recruiting on behalf of the Alliance Finance Department for an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial accounting services across both Dorset Police and Devon and Cornwall Police. 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 ..... full job details .....