Financial Accountant – Hybrid: Budgeting & Forecasting

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26–33 days annual leave (depending on

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and active

Tax-free childcare and childcare

Annual increments (subject to

Season loan ticket - to help with the

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Financial Accountant to provide high-quality financial support, advice and analysis to budget holders, managers and senior finance colleagues across the Council. The post holder will support budget setting, financial monitoring, forecasting, year-end accounts and financial reporting, helping services manage their budgets effectively and deliver value for money.

Based at Observatory House with hybrid working (minimum two days in the office) and a 37-hour week,

Responsibilities

• The Financial Accountant plays a key role in providing high-quality financial support, advice and analysis to budget holders, managers and senior finance colleagues across the Council.
• The post holder will support budget setting, financial monitoring, forecasting, year-end accounts and financial reporting, helping services manage their budgets effectively and deliver value for money.
• The role involves working closely with service managers, finance teams and external stakeholders to provide financial insight, commercial analysis and business support for projects, service improvements and change programmes.
• The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, identifying risks and opportunities, supporting compliance with financial regulations, and contributing to continuous service improvement.

Job description

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Financial Accountant to provide high-quality financial support, advice and analysis to budget holders, managers and senior finance colleagues across the Council. The post holder will support budget setting, financial monitoring, forecasting, year-end accounts and financial reporting, helping services manage their budgets effectively and deliver value for money.

Based at Observatory House with hybrid working (minimum two days in the office) and a 37-hour week,