Accounting Technician

Accounting Technician

Location: Police HQ, Northallerton with the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements

Salary: £24,628 - £35,172 (Scale 2 – 8)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Role profile

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Technician to join our Finance Team

We are looking for someone to join our Finance Team and contribute to the core accounting function. The right person will be somebody part or fully AAT qualified or, somebody who has equivalent experience within a finance environment.

Key responsibilities:

You will be responsible for supporting the wider Finance department in carrying out transactional accounting to the year-end, annual budget and in year budget monitoring processes. This will include processing transactions to the Oracle finance system, treasury management activity, Journals, Budget and Forecast Virements.

Additional duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing month end processing, and preparing reconciliations in accordance with the agreed timetable
• Carry out workflow monitoring and participate /contribute toward associated error resolution
• Contribute toward support and development of system environments
• Assist with provision of service reporting to colleagues

You will have a high degree of accuracy, work effectively as part of a team and adhere to tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key to being successful in this role as you will be required to respond to queries and provide advice on financial processes to non-financial colleagues.

In this role, you will be fully supported by the Finance department and will have the opportunity to work with various teams. There is always something to learn in this role, so if you are analytical, have a passion for Finance and problem solving, then we want to hear from you

We'll invest in you

We will support the costs of further studying and/or accountancy body membership fees.

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we're committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our website to learn more about our organisation.

We're also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave – 25 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period

Your Application

NYFRS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Safer Recruitment

NYFRS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply?

As part of our selection process, we'll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

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For further information on this opportunity, please contact Emma Dixon, Senior Accountant, Jon Franks ).

All applicants will be reviewed for shortlisting against the key skills outlined in this advert and the role profile. Following shortlisting, dependent on number of applicants, an assessment process will take place.

Interviews are scheduled to take place: December 2025

We look forward to receiving your online application

Accounting Technician

Job Type: Fire Support Staff

Posted: 07/11/2025

Closing date: 30/11/2025

Closing time: 23:59