An opportunity has arisen within our Finance section for an Accountancy Manager, based at Headquarters in Sheffield.  

The overall purpose of the role will be to support the Financial Services Manager by providing operational leadership for all financial and management accountancy, treasury management and capital accounting related matters and for giving high quality and timely advice and guidance to the Financial Services Manager.  

To lead Accountancy in the preparation and monitoring of revenue estimates, the medium term financial plan, the statutory accounts and audit, the capital programme monitoring and reporting,  Treasury Management and reporting, reconciliations of accounts, assistance with audit, grants, voluntary funds, statistical returns, compliance with financial regulations and standing orders. VAT advice and compliance.  

To be considered for this role you will have proven experience of working in a finance environment at a senior level, including financial management and accounting experience. 

You must possess a CCAB qualification.  

The key duties will include providing strategic advice and support the Financial Services Manager Budget Holders and Senior Leadership colleagues.    

Leading the Accountancy team to develop best practice financial management, control and reporting across the organisation, including training, maintenance of financial systems processes and procedures.  

Overall oversight on all budgets and hold budget holders to accounts, working particularly closely with workforce planning, operational budget holders, key projects and programmes and all material or higher risk areas to ensure financial plans are aligned to strategy and other internal planning, that budgets are managed and maintained effectively and efficiently.  

Lead on the production of the Annual Statutory Accounts in line with an agreed timetable to meet statutory and other deadlines with accurate and complete accounting backed up with clear audit trails and working papers for review by the Financial Services Manager in line with prescribed timelines.  

For more information about the role contact Linda Haigh Director of Finance and Procurement on 07971 608875.  

Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.  

An application form for the role can be found here or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk 

Closing date for applications is 23.59 hours on 21 July 2025. 

Interviews will be held week commencing 7 & 11 August 2025. 

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.  

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.   

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website. 

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.   

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.  

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.  

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.  

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  

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