Fuels Accountant

Fuels Accountant
RAF Fairford, GL7 4DQ   
Permanent, Full Time, Monday-Friday 07:30am-16:30pm

Competitive salary plus benefits  

 
Serco have a great opportunity for a Fuels Accountant to join the ever-growing team at RAF Fairford.

Reporting directly to the Fuels Terminal Manager, you will play a critical role in conducting operations within the Fuels Information Service Center (FISC).

In this role you will prepare receipt, inventory and issue documents to support fuel and cryogenic product accountability ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Also, perform duties as a workload controller working in concert with the Fuels Management Team (FMT) to coordinate tasks with the Fuels Technicians and Marshalling Services personnel, contributing to the overall success at RAF Fairford.

Main Accountabilities:  

• Fuels Information Management: Accurately maintain fuels and cryogenic records, ensuring proper documentation for receipts, issues, transfers, and inventory transactions.
• Data Entry & System Reconciliation: Input and reconcile data across systems including the Base-Level Support Application (BLSA) and Enterprise Fuels Manager (Defence) to ensure transaction integrity and correct billing/payment.
• Reporting & Analysis: Compile, analyze, and generate recurring and ad hoc reports for internal leadership and external agencies such as HQ USAFE, DLA, AFPA, and DESC.
• Inventory Monitoring: Track inventory levels to ensure sufficient product availability in support of operational requirements.
• Customer & Contract Support: Liaise with customers and support the Fuels Management Team on contractual matters and service requirements.
• Compliance & Standards: Perform all duties in accordance with applicable AF Instructions, Technical Orders, DoD regulations, DESC policies, and other governing documents.
• Program Participation: Support collateral programs such as Land Mobile Radio (LMR), PMEL, Hazardous Waste/Materials, Security, Lock-out/Tag-out, and Records Management.
• Additional Duties: Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the Terminal Manager or Project Manager in support of mission readiness.

What you’ll need to do the job: 
 

• IT Proficiency: Must be IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Written Communication: Able to write clear, well-organized, and accurate reports using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Verbal Communication: Able to communicate effectively in English using complex  sentence structures and appropriate verb tenses.
• Oral Information Exchange: Must be capable of clearly, accurately, and promptly conveying and receiving verbal instructions, even in fast-paced or noisy environments.
• Reading Comprehension: Must be able to read and interpret general orders, instructions, and guidance, and appropriately apply them to specific situations.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Possess strong mathematical acumen with the ability to apply quantitative reasoning to solve complex problems logically and effectively.
• Work Under Pressure: Must be able to perform effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced, and potentially stressful environments.

Due to the specific roles and responsibilities, the Fuels Management Team does not expect any candidate to be fully qualified for the role prior to the start date. At least 6 months of on-the-job training will be required before the candidate is placed into the formal Base Level Defence Fuels Management Course.

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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