Management Accountant

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service; Ascot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Finance and Procurement team. The role focuses on delivering effective financial accounting services for the Service, its partners and external bodies, interpreting financial regulations and providing analysis and guidance to support business goals.

The successful candidate will produce financial plans and budgets, monitor allocated areas, and liaise with cost centre managers, auditors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• University degree related to Finance; CCAB approved or AAT with CPD preferred.
• Public sector accounting experience is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial plans and budgets and maintain, monitor & report on allocated areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to the financial management of revenue and capital budgets.
• Liaise with cost centre managers, internal and external auditors, contractors and suppliers of financial services.
• Provide financial advice to Government Departments and external bodies.
• Undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

University Degree in Finance

CCAB approved or AAT qualification

Tools

Technology One

Job description

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for a Management Accountant to join the Finance and Procurement team to assist in the delivery of effective and efficient financial accounting services for the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, its partners and other external organisations. This includes the interpretation of financial regulations and procedures, as well as the provision of financial analysis, advice and guidance which enable the business to deliver its business goals. An assessment of risk and consideration of change issues which impact the business is key, together with a proactive approach to ensuring the organisation makes best use of its resources. The role reports to the Finance Manager who will provide general direction to the post-holder This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.,

• To produce financial plans and budgets and maintain, monitor & report on allocated areas of responsibility within the Service
• Contribute to the financial management of the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service's revenue and capital budgets.
• Responsible for liaison with cost centre managers of all Directorates, internal and external auditors, contractors and suppliers of financial services members and other department
• To provide financial advice and information as required to Government Departments, external auditors and external bodies, partnerships, Fire Authority members and officers within the Service.
• To undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliations as directed.
  We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual who can communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, explaining and delivering sometimes complex information in a clear and logical manner. You must be able to plan and prioritise work and be able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Specifically, we are seeking an individual who has a University Degree related to Finance and is either Part Qualified (CCAB approved) or AAT qualified (with relevant CPD), with relevant experience (or the equivalent). We particularly need someone who is immediately available.

• Competent in Microsoft Office Applications, accountancy systems and good written and oral communications. Knowledge or use of Technology One would be very helpful
• Working to tight deadlines and prioritising workloads
• Setting and monitoring substantial revenue budgets and forecasts within a challenging financial environment
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into financial reality and explain to non-Finance staff.

Application and selection process The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process., Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.