Senior Technical Accountant – London Fire Brigade

It’s an exciting time here at LFB Finance as we implement new systems and drive forward process improvements, supporting the wider organisation to deliver high quality financial capability. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated finance professionals to join the team and make a positive contribution to service delivery.

In this role, you will contribute to ensuring the proper administration of the LFB’s financial affairs by delivering high-quality financial services. You will be responsible for leading the preparation of LFB’s annual accounts and statutory returns, managing financial reconciliations, and providing technical advice on CIPFA Code requirements. You will also oversee the LFB’s insurance arrangements, manage pensions accounting, and provide key support for financial reporting and decision-making.

Success in this role will require you to work across and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert financial advice and ensuring financial controls are in place. Additionally, you will manage a small team of finance officers, offering support and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a recognised CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience. It’s an exciting time here at LFB Finance as we implement new systems and drive forward process improvements, supporting the wider organisation to deliver high quality financial capability. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated finance professionals to join the team and make a positive contribution to service delivery.

In this role, you will contribute to ensuring the proper administration of the LFB’s financial affairs by delivering high-quality financial services. You will be responsible for leading the preparation of LFB’s annual accounts and statutory returns, managing financial reconciliations, and providing technical advice on CIPFA Code requirements. You will also oversee the LFB’s insurance arrangements, manage pensions accounting, and provide key support for financial reporting and decision-making.

Success in this role will require you to work across and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert financial advice and ensuring financial controls are in place. Additionally, you will manage a small team of finance officers, offering support and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a recognised CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.