Hybrid Accountant - Local Government Finance

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Maidenhead is seeking an enthusiastic Accountant to join its Finance team. The role involves budget setting, forecasting, and year-end closedown, while collaborating closely with service managers to provide financial insights. Successful candidates will be part-qualified CCAB accountants and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working pattern and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Flexible working

Local Government Pension scheme

Free employee parking

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Part-qualified CCAB accountant with strong accountancy/bookkeeping skills.
• Experience in finance teams with proficiency in Excel.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support budget setting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with year-end closedown and audit queries.
• Build relationships with service managers and finance colleagues.
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and improvements.
• Investigate variances between budget and forecast.

Skills

Part-qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA)

Strong accountancy/bookkeeping skills

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage workload

Knowledge of local government finance

Job description

A local government authority in Maidenhead is seeking an enthusiastic Accountant to join its Finance team. The role involves budget setting, forecasting, and year-end closedown, while collaborating closely with service managers to provide financial insights. Successful candidates will be part-qualified CCAB accountants and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working pattern and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.