Accountant (Financial Management and Revenues & Benefits) - 05627 - Newbury - Westberks

    Westberks
    Westberks Newbury

    5 hours ago

    Description

    Are you an experienced and motivated accountant looking for a new opportunity within a dynamic and supportive finance team? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Accountant to join the Capital team, reporting to the Senior Accountant, to provide high-quality financial support and advice across the council.

    The RoleAs An Accountant, You Will Be Responsible For

    Reviewing business cases, savings and investment bids

    Providing financial support and advice to service managers, ensuring effective budget management and control.

    Preparing and analysing financial reports, including central government returns and year‐end accounts.

    Monitoring and reporting on budget performance, identifying and investigating variances.

    Collaborating with other finance team members to ensure smooth month‐end and year‐end processes.

    In addition to the above responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to work on ad‐hoc financial analysis and projects, providing valuable insights to support decision‐making within the organisation.

    The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes

    Relevant accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.

    Proven experience working in a finance role, ideally within a public sector or similar environment.

    Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices.

    Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and manipulate complex data.

    Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and provide financial advice to non‐finance colleagues.

    Self‐motivated and organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

    Proficient in using finance software and Microsoft Excel.

    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 John Kavanagh on or email

    We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated and supportive finance team at West Berkshire Council.

    Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

    Equal OpportunitiesThe 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 ApplyPlease now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

    This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

    This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council

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