Job Information
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us .
Accountant
Achieving for Children (AfC) is looking for a qualified or part-qualified Accountant to join our Business Services Finance team. This is a great opportunity to shape children’s services through expert financial support across Richmond, Kingston, and Windsor & Maidenhead.
Hybrid – Home & Office (Twickenham/Kingston as needed)
Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Civic Offices, 44 York Street, TW1 Appointment type Permanent Business area Business Services Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £41,442 (SCP29) Salary to £47,532 (SCP35) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s W/C 22/09/2025 or 29/09/2025 Closing Date 31/08/2025 Ref No 2111 Documents
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About the role
You’ll support both management and financial accounting – from budgeting and forecasting to statutory reporting and audit prep. Key responsibilities include:
2. Leading financial support for internal services
3. Advising budget holders and delivering financial training
4. Assisting with IFRS-compliant accounts, statutory returns, and treasury support
5. Helping improve systems, controls, and processes
If you wish to have an informal discussion please contact hiring manager Lucy Kourpas on
About you
6. AAT qualified or part-qualified and working towards CCAB (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or CIMA
7. Strong experience in financial/management accounting
8. Confident working with financial systems and non-finance colleagues
9. Detail-focused, proactive, and a collaborative team player
10. Desirable: Local government or children's services finance experience
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
11. 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
12. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
13. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
14. Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
15. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
16. A range of staff benefits and discounts
17. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children. For our social work offer. For our Recruitment Journey,
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.