Accounts Assistant.
37 hours, Permanent.
Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw / Hybrid working.
£28,142 to £29,064 per annum.
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.
We are changing 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, assisting the Accounts Officer to lead and manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. You will provide excellent customer service and be a key point of reference for information and procedural advice and queries for both internal and external stakeholders. You will also be working on transformational change initiatives for the finance team to create more efficient and productive ways of working.
What you will need
To be successful in the role you will need
· Good communication skills including a polite and confident telephone manner.
· Good numeracy and computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
· The ability to plan and organise daily work activities.
We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.
Job share applicants are welcome to apply.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of 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.
The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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 six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.
We are a caring organisation; we 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.
For further details and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.
Closing date for all applications is Sunday 15 March 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.