Accounting Technician – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Join Our Team at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service!

Are you a finance professional looking for the next step in your career? Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a talented individual who is ready to progress their finance career in a dynamic and community-focused organisation.

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.
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.

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.
Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 7 October 2026

Interview and test date: from 16 October 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 Revenue Accountant, your role as Accounting Technician would be to lead on some areas of financial reporting and support on others, support with finance systems maintenance and capital budgeting monitoring. It is a varied role with lots of scope to develop both yourself and the role.
With strong finance and system skills, your key responsibilities will include:

• Complete reconciliations, examples including but not limited to payroll, VAT, balance sheet and bank.
• Support with completing the year end accounts and audit.
• Develop knowledge of the finance system and support with ongoing maintenance.
• Support with capital budgeting and report production.

Skills Required

You should hold an AAT or equivalent qualification, with experience in a finance department ideally 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.