Overview
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)
Salary information
This range is provided by Achieving for Children. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
You’ll support both management and financial accounting – from budgeting and forecasting to statutory reporting and audit prep. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading financial support for internal services
* Advising budget holders and delivering financial training
* Assisting with IFRS-compliant accounts, statutory returns, and treasury support
* Helping improve systems, controls, and processes
Qualifications
* AAT qualified or part-qualified and working towards CCAB (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or CIMA
* Strong experience in financial/management accounting
* Confident working with financial systems and non-finance colleagues
* Detail-focused, proactive, and a collaborative team player
* Desirable: Local government or children\'s services finance experience
Benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a 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:
* 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, the non-working periods in your contract)
* Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
* Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
* Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
* An Employee Assistance Programme
* A range of staff benefits and discounts
* An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
Additional information
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance
* Industries: Non-profit Organization Management
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