Management Accountant – 12 Month FTC

WFS Patron; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Finance and Procurement team to deliver accurate financial accounting services for the Service, its partners and external organisations.

The role requires interpreting financial regulations, providing analysis and guidance, and supporting monthly reconciliations and budget management. Flexible working arrangements are offered to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• University degree related to Finance and Part Qualified (CCAB approved) or AAT qualified (with relevant CPD).
• Relevant experience or equivalent.
• Immediately available.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Liaise with cost centre managers, internal and external auditors, contractors and suppliers of financial services and other department.
• Provide financial advice and information as required to Government Departments, external auditors and external bodies, partnerships, Fire Authority members and officers within the Service.
• Undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliations as directed.

Skills

MS Office

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Finance degree

CCAB or AAT qualified

Tools

Technology One

Job description

About the role:

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.

About you:

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.

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

• 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.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• 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.