Senior Accountancy Officer

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to develop your career in local government finance We are seeking a Senior Accountancy Officer to provide high-quality financial support advice and challenge to budget managers across the council.

Working closely with Finance Business Partners and service managers you will play a key role in budget monitoring financial planning statutory reporting and the delivery of sound financial management helping to ensure the effective use of public resources and informed decision-making across the organisation.

At Bracknell Forest we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home dependent on the needs of the service.

This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 1 day per week alongside flexible working arrangements.

You will be AAT qualified or CCAB part-qualified with experience of budget monitoring and financial reporting within a local authority or public sector environment.

In this role you will use your strong analytical skills to provide high-quality financial support confidently communicate financial information to a range of stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement while delivering excellent customer service.

The Finance team provides professional financial management advice and business partnering support across the council.

Based at Time Square and operating through flexible working you will work closely with Finance Business Partners budget managers and service teams to support effective financial planning monitoring and governance.

We are a collaborative and supportive team that values continuous learning professional development and delivering excellent services to our residents and communities.

• Support budget managers with budget monitoring forecasting and financial analysis providing advice challenge and guidance to support effective decision-making.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports government returns statistics and management information for Finance Business Partners and senior managers.
• Contribute to the preparation of the councils statutory accounts financial returns and annual budget-setting processes.
• Deliver training and support to managers on financial systems self-service reporting tools and financial management practices.
• Promote strong financial governance by ensuring compliance with financial regulations corporate standards and statutory requirements whilst supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years continuous service with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity paternity adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to core values are inclusive ambitious and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview please let us know by contacting .We will work with you to support you throughout the process.Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 29^th October.

Interviews will be conducted in person providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role please contact:

Laura Cooper- Finance Business Partner

Tel:

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.