Systems Accountant

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue; Batley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlement plus public

Full support for ongoing professional

On-site gym facilities

Free onsite parking

Access to an emergency services Blue…

In-house occupational health unit

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Public sector pension LGPS

Job summary

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a part-time Systems Accountant to maintain the financial accounting system, resolve technical issues and drive dashboards and reporting improvements. The role requires experience with finance systems in local government and a solid AAT or equivalent qualification.

You will train finance system users, lead upgrades and integrations, streamline workflows and ensure code of practice alignment.

Qualifications

• AAT or equivalent qualification.
• Significant systems management experience in a local government finance setting.
• Confident communicator with ability to build relationships and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Train and support system users in effective use of the finance system.
• Lead or support finance system upgrades and integration projects.
• Drive system improvements including streamlined workflows and automation of repetitive financial tasks.
• Maintain the chart of financial account codes in line with financial regulations and code of practice.

Skills

Systems management

Communication

Finance systems

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Job description

Join Our Team at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service!

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

This is an exciting part-time opportunity, working 22.5 hours per week.

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:
• 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.

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
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safer recruitment practices, including identity, reference, and appropriate criminal record checks, will be applied throughout the recruitment process.

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

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 02 September 2026

Interview date: 10 September 2026

Job Objectives

Reporting to the Finance Manager, your role as Systems Accountant would maintain the financial accounting system, resolve technical issues and drive systems efficiencies including development of financial reporting dashboards.

• Train and support system users in effective use of the finance system
• Lead or support finance system upgrades and integration projects
• Drive system improvements including streamlining workflows and automation of repetitive financial tasks
• Maintain the chart of financial account codes in line with financial regulations and code of practice

Skills Required

You should hold an AAT or equivalent qualification, with significant systems management experience in a local government finance setting.

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.

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.