Financial Accountant – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Role- Financial Accountant
Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service Finance Department
Starting Salary- £40,476 – £44,711 (pay award pending)
Location- CFRS HQ, Sadler Road, Winsford, Cheshire
Contract Type- Full Time- 37 hrs per week
Permanent
Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for public sector excellence? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Finance Accountant to join our team and play a key role in delivering robust financial management and strategic insight.
About the Role: – As a Finance Accountant, you will work closely with operational managers to support budget planning, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making. You’ll be instrumental in preparing final accounts and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, particularly within a Local Authority context.
Essential requirements of the role include:
Fully Qualified CCAB Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, or Chartered Accountants Ireland).
Proven experience in budget preparation and financial support for operational teams.
Recent hands-on experience with final accounts, ideally within a local authority
Strong working knowledge of large financial ledger systems
Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines and produce accurate cash flow forecasts.
Solid understanding of VAT and other taxation matters.
Proficiency with complex spreadsheets and Microsoft Office tools.
For more detailed information about the responsibilities, please read the attached job description.
To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.
CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.
Further information, a full job description and application form can be found using the links to the right, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.
Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Please quote job reference 21/25/FA on your application form.
Closing Date for Applications: 5 pm, Friday, 25th July 2025
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Salary: Starting Salary £40,476 - £44,711 (pay award pending)
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