Accountant

Lancsfirerescue; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at a leading public sector organization in Preston for a part qualified or fully qualified accountant. The successful candidate will join the Finance and Procurement Team, providing crucial accounting and reporting services while collaborating with various stakeholders. The role offers a supportive environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, alongside benefits such as free parking and generous leave.

Benefits

Free Car Parking

Generous Pension

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a financial setting.
• Commitment to study for full qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective accounting and reporting.
• Liaise with key stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting

Team Player

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent)

Job description

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LH

Grade 7 Bar 8 Bar 9

Working Arrangements:

36.25 hours per week, a flexitime scheme is in operation

Closing Date:

12 noon, 26 May 2025

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join an inclusive and value driven public sector organisation with an outstanding organisational culture. We offer free car parking, a generous pension and generous annual leave.

We are seeking to attract either a part qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with a minimum of three years’ experience of working in a financial setting with commitment to study or a fully qualified accountant.

You will be part of our Finance and Procurement Team and provide effective accounting and reporting. You will have the chance to liaise with key stakeholders and be an effective flexible team player.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 26 May 2025. However, we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received.

We anticipate interviews to take place w/c 02 June 2025.

This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service*.

Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

*With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.