Head of finance Work, Jobs in Taunton, Eng (with Salaries)

Head of Finance
Avon Fire & Rescue Service —North Somerset
- £58,502 - £62,819 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee discount
7d
Income Accounts Analyst
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Financial Controller
Avalon Sciences Ltd —Somerton
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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4d
Lending Manager
Bricks Finance —Exeter
- £50,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Basic maths
- Financial services
- Construction
Quick apply
14d
Finance Business Partner (Marketing)
Toolstation —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
6d
Recovery Manager
Somerset Council —Bridgwater
- £49,282 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
8d
Junior Finance Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term
Screwfix —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
11d
Apprentice Tax Accountant
Screwfix —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Bookkeeper - Part Time
Libra School —Minehead
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Organisational skills
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Tax Compliance Accountant
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £44,171 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme

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Head of Finance

Avon Fire & Rescue Service -
North Somerset

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£58,502 - £62,819 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Financial planning
Presentation skills
Continuous improvement

Full job description

Lead a high-performing finance function, providing strategic leadership, financial governance, reporting, compliance, and expert advice to senior leaders.

Corporate staff

North Somerset

Post number: 3013

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent, fulltime

Salary: HAY 2 (£58,502 - £62,819)

Closing date: 15 June 2026

Location: Police & Fire HQ, Portishead

Interviews: w/c 06 July 2026

Summary of the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to oversee the delivery of a modern, high-performing finance function. You will lead the day-to-day management of the Finance Team, ensuring the provision of high-quality financial management, accounting, reporting, and governance services while maintaining compliance with public sector financial regulations.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will play a key role in shaping organisational strategy, providing expert financial advice, and driving continuous improvement across the service. You will also support the Statutory Finance Officer in fulfilling their legal responsibilities and act as Deputy Section 112 Officer when required. As a member of the Service Leadership Team, you will contribute to the wider leadership, culture, and success of the organisation.

Some of the things you’ll be doing

Leading the annual Budget Setting process, highlighting key financial risks for the organisation.
Providing high quality reports, analysis and assurance, including monthly revenue and capital budget monitoring reports, to the Service Leadership Board & Senior Leadership Team, Fire Authority and its Committees.
Leading the production of the Annual Statement of Accounts, to the required national deadlines, for the approval of the Statutory Finance Officer and Fire Authority, manging both internal and external sources of information and ensuring presentation of accounts remains compliant with the latest statutory and regulatory requirements.
Providing financial analysis and financial modelling to financially appraise Business Cases to support investment and planning initiatives.
Manage, motivate, support, develop and evaluate the Finance Team ensuring individuals’ learning and progression needs are identified and met; supporting and enabling succession planning and talent management.

What we’ll need from you

Essential

CCAB qualified with at least 5 years post qualification accountancy experience, in a large organisation with turnover in excess of £30m. (includes ICAEW ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS and Chartered Accountants Ireland)
Proven experience of Strategic Financial Planning, providing high level information to Directors and Senior Leaders.
Significant experience in overseeing a finance team to develop revenue and capital annual budgets, to financially manage and monitor budgets and to provide high level financial reports to directors and senior leaders.
Strong experience of leading finance teams within a Devolved Budgetary Framework, ensuring strong financial business partnering.
Significant experience of leading the production of Final Annual Accounts, in a large organisation, to the required standard and associated deadlines.
Significant experience in writing and presenting high quality written reports and financial data to directors and senior managers.

Desirable

Knowledge of financial issues directly relevant to the Fire Sector.
Good knowledge and experience of Local Government financial regulations.
Experience of working with, and advising, elected Members.

What you can expect in return

What you can expect in return

27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 days after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension – Defined Benefit Scheme
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Networks
Access to Westfield Health Supplementary Healthcare package.
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead.

How to apply:

If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact [email protected] . Late applications and any applications with no supporting statement will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 3013 on any communications. Thank you.

With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees.â¯ All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check.â¯ These will be renewed throughout employment.

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.

Additional reading

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Core Code Of Ethics – NFCC

Our mission, vision and values – Avon Fire and Rescue Service

Safeguarding policy – Avon Fire and Rescue Service

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