Management Accountant

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service provider in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to deliver high-quality financial services. In this role, you will manage financial plans and provide strategic analysis to support decision-making. Candidates must have a degree in Finance and be AAT qualified or part-qualified with relevant experience. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a university degree in Finance or related field.
• AAT qualified or part-qualified under a CCAB-approved body required.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial plans and budgets.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and advice.
• Support budget holders with financial information.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office Applications

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

University degree in Finance

AAT qualified or part-qualified under CCAB

Tools

Accountancy systems

Technology One

Job description

Overview

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Management Accountant to join our dynamic Finance and Procurement team. In this key role, you'll help deliver high-quality financial accounting services across the organisation, as well as to our partners and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in interpreting financial regulations, providing insightful analysis and guidance, and supporting strategic decision-making to help the organisation achieve its goals. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll be expected to take a proactive approach to risk assessment and resource optimisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected public service provider that prioritises the development and wellbeing of its employees. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, alongside a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial plans and budgets, and maintain, monitor, and report on allocated areas of responsibility within the Service.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and advice, including identifying financial risks and supporting the implementation of new initiatives and service development under the direction of the Finance Manager.
• Support budget holders by providing financial information and analysis to help them understand operational performance and contribute to strategic development work.
• Ensure completion of budget planning, monitoring, and forecasting processes, including month-end and year-end reporting, and analysis of budget variances.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including cost centre managers, auditors, contractors, and suppliers, to ensure accurate financial management and compliance.
• To be considered, you must hold a university degree in Finance or a related field and be either AAT qualified (with relevant CPD) or part-qualified under a CCAB-approved body, with relevant experience or equivalent.
• University Degree relevant to Finance, and part qualified (CCAB recognised) with relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Competent in Microsoft Office Applications, accountancy systems and good written and oral communications. Knowledge or use of Technology One would be very helpful but not essential.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues into financial reality and explain to non-Finance staff.
• Setting and monitoring substantial revenue budgets and forecasts within a challenging financial environment.

Selection process and requirements

A 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.