Financial Accountant

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. 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, 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 Disclosure Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland clearance check. We are a family friendly organisation and a flexible working system is in operation.

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., 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 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.