¿ Maintain the integrity of financial data within the system to include overseeing periodic routines and the chart of accounts reflects Service reporting requirements.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to automate financial processes, i.e. reconciliation, reporting and transaction processing.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of financial data, particularly sensitive information relating to banking and payment transactions

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Finance Technician
Accountancy Assistant
Finance Apprentice

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

To play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and efficiency of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals.
This role is a blend of traditional capital and financial accounting, treasury, with specialised responsibilities relating to financial, banking and payment systems.

SYSTEM DUTIES

• Responsible for the financial accounting system, ensuring functionality and integration with internal systems, i.e. payroll, procurement, banking and finance.
• Facilitate ongoing maintenance and support for users, liaise with system providers and internal stakeholders for effective upgrade, backup and security.

¿ Maintain the integrity of financial data within the system to include overseeing periodic routines and the chart of accounts reflects Service reporting requirements.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to automate financial processes, i.e. reconciliation, reporting and transaction processing.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of financial data, particularly sensitive information relating to banking and payment transactions.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

¿ Assume supervisory responsibilities for the capital control team and to resolve operational and performance issues.
¿ Undertake annual Personal Reviews to ensure individual competency development supports the changing demands of a modern Fire and Rescue Service.
¿ Mentor the Finance Apprentice, liaise with approved training providers and devise internal training plan to support successful study outcomes.

GENERAL DUTIES

¿ Maintain and enhance internal controls over capital budgeting, treasury operations, and investment activities to safeguard funds.
¿ Provision of appropriate professional advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
¿ To represent the Service on relevant working groups and forums.
¿ Develop departmental communications and provision of statistical and performance led indicators.

¿ To complete statistical returns as necessary.

• To develop, support and review annual departmental plans, ensuring objectives are achieved.
• Prepare management reports and information as required by the Head of Service and Senior Accountant.