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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team. You will join us on a part time, maternity cover fixed term contract and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £26,409.00 - £29,093.00 per annum pro rata.

About the Finance Assistant role:

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 has 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.

Your responsibilities as our Finance Assistant:

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.

Skills required as our 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.

Benefits you'll receive as our Finance Assistant:

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. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

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)

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Closing date: 23:59 26 March 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 7 April 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Finance Assistant then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

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