Hybrid Financial Accountant: Budgeting & Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and active staff

Tax-free childcare

Annual increments

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council seeks a Financial Accountant to provide high‑quality financial support and analysis across council services. You will assist with budget setting, monitoring, forecasting and year‑end reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and value for money.

The role involves collaboration with service managers, finance teams and external stakeholders on projects and change programmes, within a supportive, flexible and inclusive council environment.

Responsibilities

• The Financial Accountant provides high‑quality financial support, advice and analysis to budget holders, managers and senior finance colleagues across the Council.
• Supports budget setting, financial monitoring, forecasting, year‑end accounts and financial reporting to help services manage their budgets and deliver value for money.
• Works 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.
• Maintains strong financial controls, identifies risks and opportunities, supports compliance with financial regulations, and contributes to continuous service improvement.

Job description

Slough Borough Council seeks a Financial Accountant to provide high‑quality financial support and analysis across council services. You will assist with budget setting, monitoring, forecasting and year‑end reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and value for money.

The role involves collaboration with service managers, finance teams and external stakeholders on projects and change programmes, within a supportive, flexible and inclusive council environment.