We have an opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis as maternity cover. The role supports the delivery of an effective and high-quality finance service, helping to ensure accurate financial administration, monitoring and reporting across key service areas.
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 is up to 12-month maternity cover on fixed-term basis or up to 12-month secondment for internal staff. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.
The role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 1 day per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
About you…
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our accountancy team as a Finance Officer. In this exciting position, you will utilise your knowledge and experience to help deliver a high-quality finance function. The successful candidate will be a team player with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and confident in using various ICT tools. You will also have experience with different functionalities on Microsoft Excel.
About the team…
You will join a friendly, collaborative and fast-paced accountancy team that supports services across the council. We are known for our professional approach and strong commitment to delivering high-quality financial support. You will work closely with experienced colleagues and report to the Finance Business Partner – Communities. The team is based at Time Square, with hybrid working arrangements supporting a positive work-life balance.
Key responsibilities…
* You will be responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate information to enable accurate recording and monitoring of expenditure and income. You will also assist in the effective control of the council’s financial affairs.
* You will manage the relevant email drop boxes and investigate financial queries by using appropriate financial systems.
* Supporting the financial administration of various areas including homeless and temporary accommodation.
* Provide support to services and senior accountancy officers by undertaking various system reconciliations.
* Assist in the preparation of government returns, statistics and other financial information.
Our benefits…
* 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 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.
* 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.
*(pro rata for part time)
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our 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 communities. We 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.
Reasonable adjustments
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 recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held week commencing 8th June 2026.
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.