A highly skilled caseworker for the payment team at the Ministry of Defence's Accounting Agency

Do you have a sharp financial sense and would you help ensure that all payments from the Defence are made on time? Do you have a good process understanding and take pride in solving tasks correctly and on time, so perhaps you are the person we are looking for?

We are looking for a professionally strong colleague to handle the daily operations, development, and follow-up tasks within the payments area.

About us

The Defence Ministry's Accounting Agency is a large workplace with about 250 employees. You will become part of the Finance Section, which consists of about 25 employees distributed across seven teams. Our workforce is diverse in terms of education, age, and experience. The Finance Section has a wide range of tasks that support the in- and outpayments process in the Defence Ministry's group of agencies.

With us, we focus on development and results, and you will become part of a professional and dynamic organization that continuously adapts to the requirements of its surroundings. We focus on cross-organizational knowledge sharing, process and holistic understanding, and the ongoing implementation of automated solutions.

We value good collaboration and take pride in delivering good customer service.

The working environment is characterized by high professionalism and cooperation. We prioritize our employees' well-being and development, therefore we offer a high degree of flexibility and a good work-life balance.

The position offers good future career opportunities, as the Defence Ministry's Accounting Agency is a workplace that is part of a larger group.

About the position

The position is placed in the payments team, which handles the administration and case processing of all defence-related disbursements.

Your tasks will include, among others

• Processing of daily payment runs
• Manual payments
• Controls
• Verification of documentation and approvals

About you

We assume you have an administrative professional background, with a relevant short- or medium-length education, e.g., office education, financial economist, or administration bachelor. You may have gained experience with similar tasks – your practical experience is weighted more heavily than your educational background.

We would like you to

• Have a general accounting understanding and know the meaning of debit and credit.
• Work in a structured and focused manner, as some of the processes will be routine and must be solved systematically.
• Communicate positively and constructively with colleagues and partners.
• Be dedicated, solution-oriented and service-minded, and thrive in team work.
• Be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Be proficient in English, primarily in writing.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Additionally, we would like you to be good at coordinating and planning your tasks, and to have a holistic approach to task solving.

Terms of employment

The employment is governed by the applicable Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees Organization – The Public Sector Agreement (The State Area OAO-S Collective Agreement) and the collective agreement for office workers, laboratory assistants, and IT staff.

Depending on your qualifications and competences, there is the possibility of negotiating supplements. The position is linked to a employer-funded pension scheme.

The workplace is in Hjørring.

As an employee within the Defence Ministry's area, you are subject to certain special terms. You must, among other things, be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance during the entire employment relationship.

As an employee you have a duty to perform service outside the country, including at units in international operations with a view to participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacemaking, humanitarian, and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you would like to hear more about the position, you can contact acting head of the Finance Section Kirstine Røn Jørgensen on phone 7281 0720.

If you have questions about salary or terms of employment, please contact the Personnel Command, HR Consultant Mia Backhausen on phone 3266 5574.

Application deadline is 30 October 2026. Interviews are expected to be held on an ongoing basis.

The position is to be filled on 1 December 2026.

You apply for the position via the link, and please attach your application, CV and educational certificates. Please note that attachments can only be uploaded in PDF format.

In the Defence Ministry's organization we believe that diversity strengthens task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

About The Defence Ministry's Accounting Agency

The Defence Ministry's Accounting Agency is located in Hjørring and has about 250 employees with a broad civilian background. We handle accounting, payments, payroll administration, and bookkeeping for the entire ministry group. At the same time, we assist our customers – other agencies and authorities – in strengthening their control environment and ensuring solid financial management. We also work to make processes smarter through knowledge sharing and automation, and we place a high value on collaboration and professional quality.

Application deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Arsenalvej 55 9800 Hjørring

Location: Northern Denmark