Post: AP/AR Manager and Senior Technical Accountant VAT
Salary: £46,941 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941 – £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Tuesday 10 March 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
This is an exciting time to join the LFB finance team. We have recently implemented SAP4HANA and SAP Ariba, the first public sector organisation to go live with this cloud-based system.
The post-holder will be a strong technical accountant, responsible for overseeing our AP/AR teams as well as helping to ensure the proper administration of the LFC’s financial affairs, by delivering high quality financial services. The post holder will assist the Principle Technical Accountant in the preparation of Tax returns and final accounts, a critical contribution to the efficient, effective and economic achievement of the Brigade’s vision. This will embrace the strategic, regulatory, statutory and stewardship responsibilities which are fundamental to the operation of the LFC.
The successful candidate will:
– Have recent, demonstrable experience managing a finance team within a large, complex organisation
– Have significant financial accounting experience within a public sector or similar organisation
– Demonstrate strong communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and communicate effectively with staff across all levels and functions
– Have a thorough understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables processes
– Be comfortable using accounting systems and a range of IT applications (e.g Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, accountancy packages and reporting tools). SAP 4/HANA public cloud experience would be beneficial.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a recognised CCAB or CIMA accountancy qualification/finalist or part qualified with relevant experience.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Recent experience of managing an AP/AR team or similar finance team within a large, complex organisation .
2. Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills in order to collaborate, advise, influence and communicate effectively with staff across all levels.
3. Significant financial accounting experience in a public sector or similar organisation eg implementing accounting standards, closure of accounts, preparing statement of accounts or similar.
4. Evidence of strong analysis, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define problems, identify and recommend solutions and prioritise tasks under pressure.
Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place from mid-March 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Criminal records check
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.