Systems Accountant

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue; Birstall; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; 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

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working may be considered

Job summary

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Systems Accountant to maintain the financial accounting system, resolve technical issues and drive system efficiencies in a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead on training users, upgrades and automation of financial tasks, and ensure the chart of accounts remains compliant while developing reporting dashboards.

Qualifications

• You should hold an AAT or equivalent qualification and have significant systems management experience in a local government finance setting.
• You will be a confident communicator able to foster strong relationships with flexibility to changing priorities.
• Experience with finance systems, dashboards and reporting is desirable.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and chart of accounts is beneficial.

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 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

Finance systems experience

Systems management

Communication skills

Adaptability / flexibility

Education

AAT or equivalent

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.

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

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is outlined in the person specification for the position you are applying for. The interview may include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

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.

With strong finance and system skills, your key responsibilities will include leading on:

• 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.