Systems/Capital Accountant

Description:

Join Our Team at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service!

Are you a finance professional looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic and community-focused organisation? Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking talented individuals.

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) provides a wide range of services covering more than 979 square miles, including both urban and rural communities with a population of approximately 1.1 million. With 20 strategically placed fire stations, our purpose is Safer People, Safer Places in both our communities and our workplaces.

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 may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 28 June 2026

Interview date: w/c 13 July 2026

Job Objectives

Reporting to the Chief Accountant, your role will be as Financial Systems Accountant/Lead for our Finance System (Agresso) and also Capital Accountant for a small capital programme of around £5 million (2025/26). There is also a major capital project to build a new Learning & Development Facility for Fire Fighter training that has just commenced.

Your key responsibilities will include:

The finance system (Agresso) and its development for accounting purposes and

Capital accounting including closedown of capital for the statement of accounts

Annual budget setting for the capital programme

Budget monitoring of the capital programme

Providing financial advice and support to project managers

Attending and representing finance at capital project meetings

Managing and maintaining the capital assets register, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards

Skills Required

Strong finance systems experience will be required for the role, however, systems training and a personal development opportunity is available.

You will also have capital accounting experience, proven experience in managing fixed assets within a similar role and strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards related to capital assets.

You should hold a professional accounting qualification or be working towards one (CCAB or equivalent) and exam support will be available, local government finance experience is preferred but not essential.

You will be a confident communicator who is able to foster great working relationships with a flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

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.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safer recruitment practices, including identity, reference, and appropriate criminal record checks, will be applied throughout the recruitment process.

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