- Fantastic Public Sector Organisation
- Work in an Award Winning finance team
About Our Client
Join one of Wales' largest and most dynamic fire and rescue services, protecting over 1.5 million people across 10 local authorities. At South Wales Fire & Rescue Service, we're more than just firefighters - we're community guardians, innovators, and lifesavers.
From the bustling streets of Cardiff to the valleys of Merthyr Tydfil, our team delivers excellence in emergency response, prevention, and protection services across 2,800 square kilometres of diverse landscapes. We combine cutting-edge technology with time-honoured traditions of bravery and service.
As part of our team, you'll join over 1,700 dedicated professionals who make a real difference every day. We offer rewarding careers with outstanding training, development opportunities, and the chance to serve at the heart of Welsh communities.
Whether responding to emergencies, educating the public, or pioneering new safety initiatives, you'll be part of a proud organisation that's been protecting South Wales for over 25 years. Join us in our mission to create a safer Wales."
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service recently won the "Small Finance Team of the Year" award at the 2024 Finance Awards Wales. The awards recognise outstanding achievements in the finance sector in Wales.
Job Description
Shape the Financial Future of Our Life-Saving Service
Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role where your expertise directly supports one of Wales' most vital public services? South Wales Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant to join our headquarters team.
The Senior Accountant role is wide ranging role covering all areas of running the busy "award winning" finance team.
The role will cover areas including
Management Accountancy, Capital Accountancy, Financial Reporting, Treasury Management and Team Management.
Duties will include (but not limited to);
- To assist in the development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy. Develop forecasts and modelling for sensitivity analysis for medium to long term financial planning.
- To co-ordinate the accurate completion of all annual budget submissions and take a lead role for the finance team in developing and compiling the Authority's annual revenue and capital budgets.
- Responsible for monitoring budget performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- To lead on the development of strategic capital investment plans as part of the medium and long-term capital planning process and in support of the annual budget setting.
- To manage the Authority's treasury function including the preparation of the annual treasury management strategy statement.
- To lead on the development, review, and update of robust, internal Treasury Management Practices (TMP's)
- To plan and co-ordinate the closure of accounts process and prepare the annual statement of accounts (SOA).
- To undertake management responsibilities for the Finance Team including the resolution of operational and performance issues.
- To adopt a customer focused approach to developing and delivering services i.e. provision of better, more timely, accurate information to internal stakeholders
A full job description and Person Specification can be provided for the role on request.
The Successful Applicant
The Senior Accountant should be;
- CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with relevant experience
- Experience of Public Sector finance, i.e. management accounting, financial accounting, reporting, and the annual closure of accounts process.
- Proven experience of team supervision, demonstrating the ability to lead and develop people and effectively manage performance.
- Experience of continuous improvement in developing and improving services to stakeholders.
- A strong collaborator with ability to support, challenge and connect with team members, peers, and external stakeholders.
- Strong self-discipline and self-motivation, demonstrating the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, and maintain focus and productivity in a high-pressure environment.
- Accurately prepare and analyse financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial information to provide actionable insights and recommendations for decision making.
What's on Offer
A permanent contract with a leading Public Sector organisation
- Salary currently £48,478 - £49,498. The Authority is currently awaiting a pay increase subject to negotiation. This would take the range to £49,932 - £50,982.
- flexible working 7:00 - 19:00
- 2 flexi leave days per month
- work from home 1-2 days per week pending workload and team needs
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years) + Statutory holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- range of other benefits, i.e. free parking, free gym, 1hr weekly gym support etc
Closing date for all applications is Thursday 14th November 2024. We have the right to close the role early if we have a suitable number of applications.
Any direct cvs sent to the client or received from other agents will be forwarded to Michael Page for review.
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Ref Code: MPREJN102-0246562079Z
Closing Date: 30/11/2024