Accounts Payable and Receivable Assistant

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based Fire Service is seeking an Accounts Payable and Receivable Assistant to support the finance team in delivering services. The role requires recent experience in accounts payable/receivable and proficiency in SAP4HANA. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, contributing to a customer-focused environment. The position offers competitive salary, benefits including flexible working, and opportunities for professional development. Apply by 28 January 2026 to join this diverse and essential team.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Family leave and emergency support

Flexible working, including work from home 60%

Free access to the Brigade gym

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Current or recent experience of working in an accounts payable/receivable team.
• Expected to become proficient in SAP4HANA.
• Excellent communicator with a passion for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering a high-quality Accounts Payable and Receivable service.
• Develop and maintain efficient working relationships.
• Prepare reports and provide statistical data.

Skills

Current or recent experience in accounts payable/receivable

Proficient in SAP4HANA or similar systems

Excellent communication

Numerical skills and attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Post: Accounts Payable and Receivable Assistant

Salary: £31,132 per annum

Grade: FRS B

Salary range: £31,132 – £36,723 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 28 January 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non‑operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front‑line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

This is an exciting time to join the LFB finance team. We have recently implemented SAP4HANA and SAP Ariba, the first public sector organisation to go live with this cloud‑based system.

The post‑holder will be an assistant in the Accounts Payable and Receivable (APAR) Team, which comprises Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Petty Disbursements and Credit Card reconciliations. The post‑holder will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of a high quality and fully comprehensive Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable service to the Brigade and all other users, focusing on customer service.

The successful candidate will:

• have current or recent experience of working in an accounts payable/receivable team in a large organisation;
• be used to a wide range of IT applications and be expected to become proficient in SAP4HANA; and
• be an excellent communicator with a passion for providing a good service to colleagues and other stakeholders.

This role does not require any finance qualifications; however, there are plenty of learning and development opportunities within in the finance team, including working towards professional qualifications.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up‑to‑date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Current or recent experience of working in an accounts payable/receivable team in a large organisation, either using SAP4HANA or similar systems.
2. Numerical skills in order to prepare reports, provide statistical data, check arithmetic and interpret data, with excellent attention to detail.
3. Well‑developed interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain efficient working relationships with staff at all levels, ensuring high standards of customer care.
4. Good organisational skills in order to manage workloads, respond to priorities and to ensure deadlines are met.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un‑submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e‑mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place in February 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi‑time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.