Management Accountant

3 weeks ago


Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Full time

Main Responsibilities:

To play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and efficiency of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals. To focus on the development of financial planning, analysis and control methodologies. To include responsibility, in conjunction with the financial accountant, for maintenance and development of IT related finance systems to support the provision of timely and high-quality information.

Key Duties:

  1. Budget Preparation and Management: Develop, prepare and manage the revenue budget for SWFRS. Prepare and manage the annual salary budget and approved staffing establishment. Work with departmental heads to gather budget requirements and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Prepare detailed budget reports and forecasts, highlighting key assumptions and financial impacts for relevant stakeholders.
  2. Financial Analysis: Analyse financial data to identify trends, undertake variance analysis, and identify areas of concern to facilitate improved understanding of cost behaviours and budget forecasts. Conduct cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling to support decision-making processes for budget and workforce planning. Identify and assess financial risks and implement measures to mitigate them.
  3. Financial Reporting: To actively support the closure of accounts process and assist in the preparation of the annual statutory statement of accounts by taking responsibility of the completion of relevant disclosure notes and information contained within. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and CIPFA Codes of practice. To liaise with auditors on the provision of financial information and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
  4. Cost Control and Efficiency: Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure efficient use of resources and prevent financial mismanagement. Review and approve expenditure requests within delegated authority limits. Identify and recommend cost saving initiatives and efficiency improvements.
  5. Supervisory Duties: Assume supervisory responsibilities for the revenue team and to resolve operational and performance issues. Undertake annual Personal Reviews to ensure individual competencies development supports the changing demands of a modern Fire and Rescue Service.

General Duties:

  • Occasional attendance at Fire Authority and SLT meetings. Develop, implement and maintain financial policies, procedures, and systems to ensure robust financial management. Ensure financial practices align with the SWFRS policies and regulatory requirements. Provision of professional advice and guidance to relevant stakeholders. To assist in the development of annual departmental plans and support the realisation of objectives. To complete statistical returns as necessary. Prepare management reports and information as required by the Head of Service and Senior Accountant. To attend in-house and external training courses as required.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post. Comply with Contract Standing Orders (CSO), Financial Regulations, organisational policies, procedures and professional best practice.

Organisational Values:

  • Professional
  • Caring
  • Respectful
  • Dedicated
  • Trustworthy
  • Dynamic
  • Disciplined
  • Resilient

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service: As a key member of the finance team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of our strategic objectives and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation.


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