Systems Accountant

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.

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.

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.

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.