Financial Accountant

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue is seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant for their Corporate Finance department. In this crucial role, you will manage the Authority's accounts, prepare forecasts, and support public sector financial operations while enjoying a range of employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free car parking

Health & wellbeing services including gym access

Employee discount scheme

Ongoing training and development

Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy environment required.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Closing the Authority's accounts and producing statements.
• Providing management accounting support.
• Preparing firefighter pension information and funding returns.

Skills

Communication

Public Sector Accounting

Teamwork

Education

Part-qualified in Accountancy

Job description

Role: Financial Accountant
Salary: £45,718 - £50,788 per annum
Location: Headquarters Ripley
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: midnight 6th July 2025
Interviews: week commencing 14th July 2025

About Us

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we're more than an emergency service-we'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.

With a clear focus on development, we offer continuous learning opportunities for all employees-operational and professional support teams alike-because when our people grow, our Service gets stronger.

We work closely with partners across emergency services, health, and local government to deliver joined-up support where it's needed most. And through it all, we remain focused on what matters: Making Derbyshire Safer Together.

The Role
We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Corporate Finance department. It's a busy, rewarding role where your work truly matters. Experience within an accountancy environment and the ability to demonstrate practical public sector technical accounting expertise is essential.

Key Responsibilities
As Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Playing a pivotal role in the closing of the Authority's accounts and in the production of the statement of accounts.
• Management accounting and revenue budget manger support.
• Preparation of information relating to Fire Fighter pensions and completion of funding returns.
• Preparation of medium-term forecasts and budgets.

Required Qualifications and Experience

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and competent individual with experience in an accountancy environment. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and non-financial managers and enjoy working as part of a small team as well as on your own initiative.

The role is open to part-qualified applicants, but you'll need to demonstrate practical public sector technical accounting expertise and a strong commitment to public service.

We will support you to develop a wide skill set, based on a combination of accounting theory and practical work experience needed to give you a platform from which to progress your career in Accountancy.

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

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
• Family friendly policies
• Free car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
• Employee discount scheme and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card
• Employee support networks
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Equality, Safeguarding, and Vetting Information

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

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.

Please note as the role will be based at HQ at Ripley successful applicants will need to undertake Police Security Vetting procedures at the appropriate level.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager, Mark Nash on 01773 305415 or [e-mail].

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

• £55000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid working
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• £55000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid working
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits