Corporate Finance - Public Service Access Programme
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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to become part of our policing family.
This opportunity gives you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a practical and professional setting where you will gain valuable work experience and training. You can be confident that throughout your internship you will be supported by an expert team who will encourage you to fulfil your potential.
Becoming part of #TeamSWP will offer you a unique learning experience where you will contribute to real life projects in a complex and diverse environment. We value individuality and encourage new ideas and creativity that will contribute to our success as a force and make a difference to society.
An exciting position has arisen within our Corporate Finance department, where you will be joining the Exchequer Services team who are responsible for delivering all aspects of the following functions:
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll
- Pensions
You will work alongside other team members in supporting the delivery of the operational aspects of the above whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and procedure.
With support from your colleagues, your key role will be to assist with the general administrative duties of all three function areas. Duties include, liaising with officers, staff and suppliers on basic queries; inputting and checking of data in our financial systems and using Microsoft word, excel and outlook to undertake various pay and pension tasks.
This role will commence in July 2026 and continue for a fixed term period of 6 months.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
Qualification Criteria
To be eligible you must possess a Level 3 qualification in finance, administration or similar relevant subject or have relevant work experience that can be evidenced in one of the areas mentioned.
KEY DATES
Shortlisting for this vacancy will take place on 16th and 17th February 2026.
Interviews for this vacancy will take place on either 16th or 17th March 2026.
We anticipate a large volume of applications for this placement as such we reserve the right to close the vacancy when a sufficient number of applications are received.
The role is due to close on 30th January 2026 - apply today and join Team SWP!