Senior Accountant - 05644, 05645
- Newbury, Berkshire
- £41,771-48,226 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing financial advice and support to service managers, ensuring effective budget management and control.
- Preparing and maintaining accurate financial information, including budgets, forecasts, and year-end accounts.
- Conducting variance analysis and providing insightful commentary on financial performance.
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Leading and supporting the delivery of specific finance projects and initiatives.
- Supervising and mentoring junior finance staff, providing guidance and support in their development.
- Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience.
- Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of public sector finance.
- Experience in budget setting, monitoring, and financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Line management experience would be advantageous.
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.