SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
GRADE 14
SALARY: £42,403 - £43,421
Permanent
Post Number:505664
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is one of the largest Fire and Rescue Services in the UK serving over 1.5 million people across 10 Constituent Unitary Authorities stretching from Bridgend to Monmouth and from Cardiff Bay to Brecon Beacons National Park.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance, Procurement & Property department based at Fire Service Headquarters. We are looking for a skilled Management Accountant to join our vibrant team and play a key role in developing our financial strategy.
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 revenue budget, i.e. £96 million for 2024/25, and contributing to the preparation of the annual statement of accounts. Expertise in the areas of financial planning, analysis and control are essential in the provision of information and advice to support decision making.
Strong management accounting and people skills will be essential in supporting the work of the finance team and senior leaders of South Wales Fire and Rescue.
The hours of work will generally be 37 hours per week and the Service offers a range of benefits as part of its employment package.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexi system
- Free gym and wellbeing facilities
- Free parking
- Family friendly policies
Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential for this post.
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.
More details in relation to this position can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
The closing date for receipt of application forms is 4th November 2024 at 12 Midday.
The Interviews/Selection are scheduled to take place in November.
Additional Details
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Test prior to an appointment being made.
The successful candidate will also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check
We are a family friendly organisation and a flexible working system is in operation.
This document is also available in Welsh.
You are welcome to communicate with us in either English or Welsh. Application forms submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.