Financial Accountant
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,693 to £44,711 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | CF72 8LX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Please apply by: 27/06/2025 by 12 midday
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance, Procurement & Property department based at Fire Service Headquarters. We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our vibrant team and play a key role in developing our financial strategy and maintaining financial control.
The successful candidate will be a qualified CCAB member e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and be responsible for monitoring and reporting the annual capital budget, i.e. £19 million for 2024/25, and a key player in the preparation of the annual statement of accounts.
Expertise in the areas of budget management and financial control are essential in the provision of information and advice to support decision making. The postholder will also play a key part in the continuous development and improvement of accountancy processes and systems required to adapt to an ever-changing public sector environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential in addition to a keen team ethic to support the work of the finance team, stakeholders and senior leaders.
In recognition of the competitive job market, an additional market supplement of up to £5,307 may be available for exceptional candidates, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This will be discussed as part of the selection process.
This role may require travel between sites throughout the South Wales area and so the successful candidate must be able to travel independently, and a driving license check will be required.
ROLE PROFILE
• Contract: Permanent
• Grade: 14
• Salary: £43,693 - £44,711 per annum
Potential Market Supplement: Up to £5,307 per annum
(subject to experience and qualifications)
• Hours of Work: 37
• Job Ref: NU124
• Location: Fire Service HQ
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance, Procurement & Property department based at Fire Service Headquarters. We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our vibrant team and play a key role in developing our financial strategy and maintaining financial control.
The successful candidate will be a qualified CCAB member e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent and be responsible for monitoring and reporting the annual capital budget, i.e. £19 million for 2024/25, and a key player in the preparation of the annual statement of accounts.
Expertise in the areas of budget management and financial control are essential in the provision of information and advice to support decision making. The postholder will also play a key part in the continuous development and improvement of accountancy processes and systems required to adapt to an ever-changing public sector environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential in addition to a keen team ethic to support the work of the finance team, stakeholders and senior leaders.
In recognition of the competitive job market, an additional market supplement of up to £5,307 may be available for exceptional candidates, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. This will be discussed as part of the selection process.
This role may require travel between sites throughout the South Wales area and so the successful candidate must be able to travel independently, and a driving license check will be required.
ROLE PROFILE
• Contract: Permanent
• Grade: 14
• Salary: £43,693 - £44,711 per annum
Potential Market Supplement: Up to £5,307 per annum
(subject to experience and qualifications)
• Hours of Work: 37
• Job Ref: NU124
• Location: Fire Service HQ