Accountant

Achieving for Children (AfC) is looking for a qualified or part-qualified Accountant to join our Business Services Finance team. This is a great opportunity to shape children’s services through expert financial support across Richmond, Kingston, and Windsor & Maidenhead.

Hybrid – Home & Office (Twickenham/Kingston as needed)

About the role

You’ll support both management and financial accounting – from budgeting and forecasting to statutory reporting and audit prep. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading financial support for internal services
• Advising budget holders and delivering financial training
• Assisting with IFRS-compliant accounts, statutory returns, and treasury support
• Helping improve systems, controls, and processes

About you

• AAT qualified or part-qualified and working towards CCAB (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or CIMA
• Strong experience in financial/management accounting
• Confident working with financial systems and non-finance colleagues
• Detail-focused, proactive, and a collaborative team player
• Desirable: Local government or children's services finance experience

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway