We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Management Accountant, to join us as key members of the Council’s Finance team on a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract.
In your role as Management Accountant, you will provide support on all financial matters, including timely and high-quality financial advice to a range of budget managers.
You will report to the Senior Management Accountant, and to be successful in this role you will have proven experience of finance in a complex organisation and share a commitment to continuous improvement.
Wokingham Borough Council offers excellent employment benefits including flexible working, an enhanced local government pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and much more. The finance team currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, with time split between home and Council’s offices.
Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
1. Budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end closedown and statutory returns
2. Provide support and advice to a range of stakeholders, promoting strong financial governance
3. Financial support on change projects and grants
4. Preparation and presentation of reports
5. Provide advice and support on legislative and guidance changes
6. Assisting with delivery of training, such as to budget managers / other council colleagues
Skills, Attributes & Experience required:
7. Aptitude for numbers & finance
8. Prior experience of working in a finance role is desirable
9. Excellent verbal and written skills
10. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
11. Ability to operate in large, complex and political organisations
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Darren Williamson at or Steve Ellis at