Job Summary
Job Role Title: Accounting Technician
Salary: F – £35,412 – £39,152 (pending April 2026 Pay award)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time (Agile working 3 days in the office)
Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 23:59 29th April 2026
Job Advert Text
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic community-focused organisation?
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a skilled Accounting Technician to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in a role that makes a real difference, helping to support the vital work of our emergency service.
If you are passionate about numbers, accuracy, and contributing to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits you will receive:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
Hybrid working is available.
Recruitment Schedule
Closing date: 23:59 29th April 2026
Test and interview w/c 11 May 2026
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)
Pension Considerations
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Sponsorship
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Job Objectives
· Supporting the Strategic Accountant in budget setting and budget monitoring
· Supporting Corporate Finance for key activities e.g. final accounts
· Data analysis
Skills Required