Systems/Capital Accountant in Batley

Join Our Team at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Are you a finance professional looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic and community‑focused organisation? LFRS is seeking talented individuals.

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.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

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.

Job Objectives:

Reporting to the Chief Accountant, your role will be as Financial Systems Accountant/Lead for our Finance System (Agresso) and also Capital Accountant for a small capital programme of around £5 million (2025/26). There is also a major capital project to build a new Learning & Development Facility for Fire Fighter training that has just commenced.

Key Responsibilities:

• The finance system (Agresso) and its development for accounting purposes
• Capital accounting including closedown of capital for the statement of accounts
• Annual budget setting for the capital programme
• Budget monitoring of the capital programme
• Providing financial advice and support to project managers
• Attending and representing finance at capital project meetings
• Managing and maintaining the capital assets register, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards

Skills Required:

Strong finance systems experience will be required for the role, however, systems training and a personal development opportunity is available. You will also have capital accounting experience, proven experience in managing fixed assets within a similar role and strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards related to capital assets. You should hold a professional accounting qualification or be working towards one (CCAB or equivalent) and exam support will be available, local government finance experience is preferred but not essential. 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

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.

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.

Safer Recruitment:

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 individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.