Public Sector Corporate Accountant — Flexible Hours

Ad Warrior Ltd; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Family friendly policies

Free car parking

Health & wellbeing services

Blue Light discount scheme

Employee support networks

Ongoing training and development

LGPS eligibility

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Financial Services team. Reporting to the Head of Accountancy, you will provide comprehensive accounting support, financial planning, and reporting across the Service and external partners.

You will bring strong communication, numerical ability and attention to detail, delivering accurate work to tight deadlines within a small team. This permanent role offers growth, development and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• You must hold a full AAT qualification or be a part-qualified accountant.
• Experience in budgeting, planning, and audit-ready evidence is essential.
• Public sector or local government finance background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Producing clear financial information, forecasts and advice for senior officers and budget holders.
• Supporting annual budget setting and medium-term financial planning.
• Assisting with annual close, statements of accounts and audit evidence.
• Maintaining controls, reconciliations, policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

AAT qualification

CCAB qualification desirable

Job description

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Financial Services team. Reporting to the Head of Accountancy, you will provide comprehensive accounting support, financial planning, and reporting across the Service and external partners.

You will bring strong communication, numerical ability and attention to detail, delivering accurate work to tight deadlines within a small team. This permanent role offers growth, development and a supportive environment.