We have an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Management Accountant - Housing to join our Housing Services Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time 12 month fixed term contract.
As the Senior Management Accountant - Housing, ytou will play a key role within the Housing service, supporting the management of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and delivering high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and business partnering. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and advice, ensuring effective management of budgets, service charges and financial performance.
You will bring strong experience in housing finance, particularly HRA budgeting and accounting, alongside excellent analytical and financial modelling skills. A, CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme
⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
⭐Learning & Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support a range of stakeholders, including Management, to ensure strategic financial decision making, deputising where appropriate
2. Manage a team providing financial guidance, coaching and ensure alignment with service goals & objectives
3. To deliver timely, insightful and accurate reporting to management
4. Promoting strong financial governance and sharing best practice & support on legislative and guidance changes.
5. To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of services across the Council, promoting continuous improvement
6. Assisting with delivery of training on financial acumen to upskill and develop management and the services
Candidate requirements:
7. Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise
8. Qualified or actively working towards Professional accounting qualifications, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
9. Good IT skills including office and accounting software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
10. Proven experience of supporting projects to successful outcomes
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Our 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. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
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Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Asher Stanford, Finance Business Partner, via email - asher.stanford@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).