Finance Officer

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Waingroves; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in the UK is seeking a Finance Officer to process financial transactions and provide support across various departments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a finance office, strong communication skills, and must hold at least 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including health services and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days

Free on-site car parking

Health and wellbeing services

Enhances Maternity Pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs (Grade A to C or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Significant experience in a finance office is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of handling invoices and recording income.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and claims accurately and efficiently.
• Provide financial support to all sections of the organisation.
• Work across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger.

Skills

Financial environment hands-on experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Receivable

Customer/supplier interaction

Financial software proficiency

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Agresso / Unit4 Business World

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position : Finance Officer

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : Grade D : £30,518 per annum

Location : Headquarters Ripley

Hours : 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Department : Finance

Reports to : Finance Team Manager

Closing date : Midnight 18th January 2026

About Us:

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency servicewe’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role:

If you are hands on in a financial environment and have great communication skills we want to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance Team - to be part of the team that provides efficient and effective financial support and data to all sections of the organisation in a professional manner.

You will be efficiently and accurately processing invoices and claims in accordance with agreed processes, procedures and deadlines in the organisation’s financial systems. The Finance Team works across all Ledgers including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger. The role includes working with the Agresso / Unit4 Business World Integrated Finance System, Microsoft products including Excel, Outlook & Word and travel booking systems to facilitate many aspects of the role.

We strive to improve and be as effective and efficient as we can delivering to tight deadlines.

Please see the attached Job Description / Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience :

You will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Grade A to C) or Grade 4 and above or equivalent including Maths & English.

Recent & significant experience working in a finance office

Be able to demonstrate knowledge & understanding of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functionality; processing invoices, raising sales invoices and recording income

Dealing with customers / suppliers

Working with financial software packages and spreadsheets

What We Offer in Return:

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us :

Flexible working hours.

Agile working (60% office based).

Family friendly policies.

Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service.

Free, secure on-site car parking.

Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.

Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.

Employee support networks.

Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).

Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service. (Support only)

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

How to Apply:

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 18th January 2026.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 26th January 2026.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Teresa Cannon on 01773 305376 or [e-mail].

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.