Job Description

Job title: Finance Manager (Deputy Head of Finance)

Location: S

ervice Headquarters, Tovil, Maidstone (hybrid working, but may be required to travel occasionally within the county)

Hours:

Full time - 37 Hours per week

Pension:

Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - career average pension scheme with 18.5% employer contribution

Holidays:

In

addition

to bank/ public holidays you will receive

31

days holiday

Base salary:

Grade 10 -

64,026 - 69,848 (subject to pay award)

Being a part of Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Everyone is unique. Everyone has value. Everyone helps to make Kent Fire and Rescue Service a great place to work. We are one team. Together with our customers we are creating a safer future for Kent and Medway.

Being a Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager, you'll work with a variety of people across Kent Fire & Rescue Service, building trusted relationships with stakeholders, and play an integral role in the full range of financial and accounting activities undertaken by the Finance Team.

Your role will be pivotal in leading and managing a team of approximately 24 colleagues and you will directly support the Head of Finance in contributing to the long-term financial strategy and sustainability of the Authority.

What you'll do

Support the Head of Finance in the delivery of all finance-related functions, with specific oversight of payroll, pensions (including the Firefighters' Pension Fund), tax, insurance, governance and exchequer activities

Deputise for the Head of Finance and provide cover and support to the other Finance Manager's primary responsibilities (budget strategy, budget support, capital and treasury management activities)

Manage and co-ordinate aspects of the closure of the Authority's accounts

Oversee aspects of internal and external reporting, including reviewing and authorising government returns

Optimise financial processes within the team and across the wider organisation ensuring they are operating efficiently and effectively

Ensure the Authority's continuous compliance with all relevant legislative requirements

What you'll bring

Fully qualified accountant with an institute as defined by the Local Government Finance Act (or in final stages of qualifying)

Experience of effectively leading, managing and developing a diverse team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Experience of establishing and maintaining robust financial controls

Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences

Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with other teams and external bodies

How to apply

Please complete an online application and CV by midnight on

3 August 2025

.

Interviews will take place

18th August

and

19th August 2025

.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy upon receiving a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this role we recommend that you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We know that great minds don't think alike, so we rely on diverse thoughts, feelings, beliefs and backgrounds to create the best working environment that we can possibly offer.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service, its employees and volunteers, are committed to safeguarding, protecting and supporting children, young people and adults at risk. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will undertake pre-employment checks to verify your suitability for the role. These checks will include your references and a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Enhanced DBS check with barred lists are carried out for roles with direct and unsupervised access to children, young people and adults at risk. Risk assessments will be undertaken on any disclosures identified as part of the pre-employment checks.

As a Public Sector organisation with added responsibilities under the Equality Act, 2010 the candidate must demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and how this fits in with their everyday work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 64,026.00-69,848.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maidstone ME15 6XB

Application deadline: 03/08/2025
Reference ID: R000883