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Are you a skilled accountant looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive work environment? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance and Property Service, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial management of a diverse range of services within the Council.
About The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in providing financial support and advice to service managers, ensuring the effective management of budgets and resources. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and analysing financial reports, including monthly budget monitoring reports
- Conducting variance analysis and providing insightful commentary on financial performance
- Supporting the year-end closure process, including preparing working papers and liaising with external auditors
- Ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions
- Advising and guiding service managers on financial matters, including budget setting and forecasting
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Undertaking AAT Level 3 or above or already a qualified Accounting Technician or equivalent (evidence required), or qualified by experience
- Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of public sector finance
- Experience in budget management and financial analysis
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years&© service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shail Vitish on 07500 598550 or email
[email protected] .
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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