Finance Assistant

We are looking for somebody to join our Finance team as a full time Finance Assistant. In this role you will be part of a small team providing a professional Accounts and Purchasing service to Cheshire Fire and Rescue.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Liaise with suppliers to deal with queries, obtaining quotes and raising and reviewing requisitions where necessary

• Raising all debtor invoices and processing and paying all creditor invoices

• Act as the first point of contact for the Finance Department

• Other financial and administrative tasks to contribute to the provision of Financial services for the Authority, as detailed in the Job Description.

To join our team, you’ll have:

• GCSE Mathematics at grade C or above

• A minimum of A Level education or equivalent Finance experience

• Experience of working in a Finance environment, dealing with debtors and creditors

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills

• Good communication skills

• High level of ICT literacy, including the use of spreadsheets

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found below or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Job description

General information

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please ensure you read the application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 45/24/FA on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 27 November 2024 midday

Reasonable Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for reasonable adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please note that internal applicants must inform their Head of Department that they are applying for the role before submitting their application.

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.