Accounting Technician

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service; Birstall; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlement plus public

Public sector pension (LGPS)

On-site gym facilities

Free onsite parking

Emergency services discount card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an Accounting Technician to join our finance team. Reporting to the Revenue Accountant, you will lead on financial reporting, support with systems maintenance and capital budgeting, and help ensure accurate year-end accounts.

This role offers hybrid working, a pathway for professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a public sector organisation serving our communities.

Qualifications

• You should hold an AAT or equivalent qualification, with experience in a finance department ideally in a local government finance setting.
• You will be a confident communicator who is able to foster great working relationships with a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Complete reconciliations, examples including payroll, VAT, balance sheet and bank.
• Support with completing the year end accounts and audit.
• Develop knowledge of the finance system and support with ongoing maintenance.
• Support with capital budgeting and report production.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptable

Teamwork

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Job description

Join Our Team at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service!

Are you a finance professional looking for the next step in your career? Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a talented individual who is ready to progress their finance career in a dynamic and community-focused organisation.

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) provides a wide range of services covering more than 979 square miles, including both urban and rural communities with a population of approximately 1.1 million. With 20 strategically placed fire stations, our purpose is Safer People, Safer Places in both our communities and our workplaces.

Benefits you will receive

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safer recruitment practices, including identity, reference, and appropriate criminal record checks, will be applied throughout the recruitment process.

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Hybrid working

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date

23:59 7 October 2026

Interview and test date

from 16 October 2026

Job Objectives

Reporting to the Revenue Accountant, your role as Accounting Technician would be to lead on some areas of financial reporting and support on others, support with finance systems maintenance and capital budgeting monitoring. It is a varied role with lots of scope to develop both yourself and the role.

Key responsibilities

• With strong finance and system skills, your key responsibilities will include:
• Complete reconciliations, examples including but not limited to payroll, VAT, balance sheet and bank.
• Support with completing the year end accounts and audit.
• Develop knowledge of the finance system and support with ongoing maintenance.
• Support with capital budgeting and report production.

Skills Required

You should hold an AAT or equivalent qualification, with experience in a finance department ideally in a local government finance setting.

You will be a confident communicator who is able to foster great working relationships with a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.