Assistant Management Accountant Job reference: VAC000371 Location: Brigade Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD Salary: Scale H - £34,807 - £35,436 per annum (Pro rata £14,111 to £14,366 per annum) Contract: Fixed Term - One year Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week (Work Pattern to be discussed at interview) Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme Good annual leave entitlement Employee benefits Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Onsite gym facilities
Are you passionate about numbers and eager to make a meaningful impact? Help support and shape our financial future!
About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 Firefighters operate from 19 Fire Stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to Fire Prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community - will you join us?
Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role
Key responsibilities:
Support the Principal Accountant in all aspects of the teams work
Support authority-wide revenue and capital financial planning, budgeting and management reporting
Ensuring the provision of high-quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to budget holders to underpin effective decision making
Promote a culture which empowers budget holders and supports the delivery of value for money services, including reporting on benchmark information and key cost drivers
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and professional accounting standards both within the team and the wider service
About You:
We are looking for someone with:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail
Skills in collating, analysing and presenting data
Confidence in engaging with various stakeholders
Experience and Qualifications Required:
Experience
Experience of working with an integrated finance and payroll system
Proven office/administration experience
Qualifications
Post holder must have a full AAT level 4 qualification
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Application closing date: 04/03/2025
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.
If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department.
Abatement & Protected Pension
If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension,before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
No agencies please.
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