Accounts Assistant (E6115) - West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country's leading Fire and Rescue Services, to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer. Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just five metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting circa. 900 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives. We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork. We are continuing to improve the way our Finance Department works so that we can achieve the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities and we are looking for an Accounts Assistant to help us achieve our ambitions. You will join a supportive team that has a collaborative ethos and clear direction. Your role You will be working in a busy Finance department processing invoices and resolving queries by liaising with departmental colleagues and contacting suppliers. You will also play a key role in information gathering to analyse and prepare report information on supplier expenditure to support decision making, planning and control.

• Good communication skills including a polite and confident telephone manner
• Good numeracy and computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
• The ability to work harmoniously with others to achieve your personal goals, the goals of the team and that of the business.
• The ability to plan and organise your daily work activities, Our flexible working arrangements include hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices during your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.
We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

WYFRS is a 'Real Living Wage' employer and has been rated 'good' by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37 hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.