Accountant

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service; Birstall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team in Leicester on a full-time, permanent basis. The role focuses on strategic finance, including budget setting and monitoring, within a community-focused organization. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including flexible working and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

Support for ongoing professional development

On-site gym facilities

Free onsite parking

Emergency services discount card

Access to occupational health unit

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Public sector pension

Qualifications

• Hold a professional accounting qualification or working towards one.
• Experience in local government finance preferred but not essential.
• Confident communicator with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on budget setting and medium-term financial planning.
• Manage and monitor budgets.
• Train and support budget holders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Budget management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent)

Job description

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are seeking an experienced Accountant based in Leicester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £38,626 - £42,708 per annum.

About the Accountant role:

Are you a finance professional looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic and community-focused organisation? Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking talented individuals.

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 as our Accountant:

• 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.
  
  

Job Objectives

Reporting to the Chief Accountant, your role will be as Accountant (Strategic Finance) primarily focused on Strategic Finance (budget setting, budget monitoring and support to budget holders) with a willingness to also support Corporate Finance for key tasks e.g. Final Accounts.

With strong analytical skills, your key responsibilities will include leading on:

• Budget setting/Medium term financial planning
• Budget management
• Budget monitoring
• Training and supporting budget holders
  
  

Skills required as our Accountant:

You should hold a professional accounting qualification or be working towards one (CCAB or equivalent) and exam support will be available, local government finance experience is preferred but not essential.

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.

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
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)
  
  

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.

Closing date: 4th June at 23:59

Interview and Test: Week commencing 12th June (interviews will be held over a 3 week period).

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Accountant then please click “apply” now - We’d love to hear from you!