Senior Finance Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E A GBP 33,143 per annum
Location: Headquarters, Ripley
Hours : 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Closing date: Midnight 11 th January 2026
About Us:
At Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, were more than an emergency service:were a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether its responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.
Were proud to be one of the countrys top:performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.
About the Role:
If you are hands on in a financial environment and have great communication skills we want to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Finance Team to be part of the section that provides efficient and effective financial support and data to all sections of the organisation in a professional manner.
You will be required to act as the senior lead within the Finance Team, supervising the day:to:day function of, and staff within the Team in order to meet our objectives.
You will be required to deputise on behalf of the Finance Team Manager (FTM) in their absence, including assisting the FTM in ensuring that the Finance function complies with the Authoritys Financial Regulations, internal policies and any external legislation from HMRC. The Finance Team works across all Ledgers including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger. The role includes working with the Agresso/Unit4 Business World Integrated Finance System, Microsoft products including Excel, Outlook and Word and travel booking systems to facilitate many aspects of the role.
We strive to improve and be as effective and efficient as we can delivering to tight deadlines and you will be key to that success.
Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:
* You will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade A to C) or Grade 4 and above or equivalent including Maths and English.
* Recent and significant experience working in a finance office including any managerial, mentoring or supervisory experience.
* Be able to demonstrate knowledge and full understanding of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functionality; demonstrating the importance of accurate and compliant processing of invoices, raising sales invoices and recording income whilst working to tight deadlines.
* Be able to confidently deal with customers/suppliers, at all levels, making decisions at a supervisory level during the absence of the FTM, whilst complying with and adhering to all relevant financial and administrative procedures.
* Working with and where applicable improving, financial software packages and spreadsheets.
What We Offer in Return:
We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Heres what you can expect when you join us:
* Flexible working hours.
* Agile working (60 office based).
* Family friendly policies.
* Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years service. (Support only).
* Free, secure on:site car parking.
* Health and wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service locations.
* Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility for Blue Light Card.
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