Financial Control Assistant

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days

Hybrid working

LGPS pension scheme

Free employee parking

Give As You Earn

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is seeking a Financial Control Assistant to join our finance team on a hybrid basis. You will support the processing of supplier invoices, maintain ledgers, and help ensure accurate financial data across the organisation.

The role reports to the Exchequer Services Manager and offers a structured workload with opportunities to improve processes and contribute to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications including English and Maths.
• Experience in finance or accounting environment.
• Ability to process high volume of invoices and financial data accurately.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Confidence in using IT systems within a financial/accounting environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payment requests.
• Maintain financial records and perform reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers and colleagues.
• Process financial transactions and journals in line with controls and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements.

Skills

English

Maths

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Control Assistant to join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £25,706 per annum.

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country.The borough council – a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.

The role:

This is an exciting time to join our finance team at the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Under new leadership, we are looking to build a world-class finance team to support all our services navigate the challenging financial environment in which local authorities operate. With the lowest Council Tax of any unitary authority outside of London, we have a record of delivering efficiently. However, we cannot stand still and strengthening the finance team so that is fit to meet future demands is a priority.

This role will report directly to the Exchequer Services Manager and will provide day to day operational support within the team to ensure that all processes are in place and accurate records are maintained.

Your role will involve:

• Supporting the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payment requests, helping to ensure suppliers are paid within required timescales.
• Maintaining financial records and performing reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial data and ledger balances.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries by working closely with suppliers and colleagues across the organisation.
• Processing financial transactions and journals in accordance with established financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and improve service delivery.

What we are looking for:

• Someone with good basic qualifications including English and Maths
• Experience in finance or accounting environment, ability to process high volume of invoices and financial data accurately.
• Experience in working effectively to deadlines and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Confidence in using IT systems within both a financial and accounting environment
• Ability to communicate effective at all levels especially with non-financial colleagues.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance, although there is an expectation of at least one day a week in the office.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates:

week commencing 29 September 2026.