Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover) – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service proudly serves Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland attending over 8,000 emergency incidents each year. Supporting our operational staff on the front line are a number of non-operational departments, which are key to the successful running of the Service.

Our Finance department is one of those and we have just undertaken a restructure, which has resulted in some exciting new roles becoming available. We are therefore looking for a highly motivated and talented Finance Assistant to play a key role in our department. This position offers a fixed-term maternity cover contract for 35 hours per week. You will be joining at an exciting time where we are looking to drive improvement and make key changes to our finance processes.

Recruitment Schedule:
Closing date: 23:59 26 March 2025
Interview and test date: w/c 7 April 2025

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
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

For more information, please feel free to contact Julie Sharman (Exchequer Services Manager) – Julie.Sharman@leics-fire.gov.uk

You will be responsible for supporting the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll & pension functions. Duties will include:
• Processing invoices, raising purchase orders, & assisting with making payments
• Raising invoices, debt collection and accounting for income
• Monthly processing of payroll & expenses
• Undertaking various activities in relation to pension administration
• Providing sound advice to the Service for all areas listed above

You will report directly to the Exchequer Services Manager whilst also being supported by the Senior Finance Assistant.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious individual who can excel in a busy work environment. You will be able to work under pressure, provide excellent customer service and ensure that deadlines are achieved on time. Ideally you will have a good understanding and experience of working in all areas of payroll, pensions, accounts payables and receivables.