Financial Accountant

Service Care Solutions; Andover; On-site; GBP 15,129,000 - 19,557,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Financial Accountant in Berkshire on a temporary basis to support Property Services through a period of change. You will lead revenue and capital budgeting, develop forecasts and provide strategic financial analysis to senior stakeholders.

The role requires qualified accounting credentials with substantial budgeting and forecasting experience, and advanced Excel/financial modelling skills to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven experience in local government/public sector finance or property-related financial management.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, monitoring and review of revenue and capital budgets, challenging assumptions and expenditure to ensure effective financial control.
• Develop accurate monthly, quarterly and medium-term financial forecasts, considering disposals, income changes, capital investment and pressures.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and management information to senior managers and elected members, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Act as the lead finance business partner for Property Services, supporting budget holders and stakeholders in line with policies.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: Berkshire

Contract: Temporary (6 months)

Salary: £409.09 per day umbrella / £356.07 PAYE Inclusive / £317.72 PAYE Exclusive

Start Date: ASAP

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Berkshire for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support the Property Services function during a period of change, with a focus on re-aligning revenue and capital budgets, forecasting MTFS, and challenging spend.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, monitoring and review of revenue and capital budgets, challenging assumptions and expenditure to ensure effective financial control.
• Develop accurate monthly, quarterly and medium-term financial forecasts, taking account of property disposals, changes in income, capital investment and emerging financial pressures.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and management information to senior managers, directors and elected members, highlighting risks, variances, savings opportunities and areas requiring action.
• Act as the lead finance business partner for Property Services, supporting budget holders and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and organisational policies.

Candidate Criteria

• Qualified accountant with substantial experience of financial management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven experience within local government, public sector finance or property-related financial management, with an understanding of revenue and capital expenditure.
• Strong financial analysis, business partnering and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge expenditure and provide constructive financial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into clear, commercially focused recommendations.