Assistant Accountant

Lancsfirerescue; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service as an Assistant Accountant, where you'll support financial operations and have opportunities for professional development. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a commitment to diversity and equality.

Benefits

Free car parking

Generous pension

Annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Previous experience in a finance role.

Responsibilities

• Support CCAB/AAT qualification training for successful candidates.
• Join an inclusive, value-driven public sector organization.

Skills

Finance

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

Job Opportunity: Assistant Accountant

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

Salary: Grade 5, Spinal Column Point 14–19 (£28,624–£31,067); Grade 6, Spinal Column Point 20–27 (£31,586–£37,035)

Working Arrangements: 36.25 hours per week, flexitime scheme in operation

Closing Date: 12 noon, 24 May 2025

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

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service seeks to recruit an Assistant Accountant. The role offers development, training, and career progression opportunities, supporting CCAB/AAT qualification training for successful candidates.

Requirements include:

1. At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
2. Previous experience in a finance role

Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Applications close at 12 noon on 24 May 2025, but may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. Interviews are anticipated during the week commencing 02 June 2025.

This position is subject to a Standard DBS check.

We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is a Disability Confident Employer.

This role has been advertised both internally and externally.

Note: From 6 July 2023, all roles are subject to a DBS check as per Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, with some roles requiring higher-level checks depending on duties.