Job Description

Employer:

Wokingham Borough Council

Salary:

39,513 - 43,693 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Location:

Wokingham Borough Council, Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working

Contract:

Contract

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Yes

Closing Date:

24/08/2025 at 23:00

Reference:

712473

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:

Budget setting, budget monitoring, year-end closedown and statutory returns Provide support and advice to a range of stakeholders, promoting strong financial governance Financial support on change projects and grants Preparation and presentation of reports Provide advice and support on legislative and guidance changes Assisting with delivery of training, such as to budget managers / other council colleagues

Skills, Attributes & Experience required:

Aptitude for numbers & finance Prior experience of working in a finance role is desirable Excellent verbal and written skills Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint 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 darren.williamson@wokingham.gov.uk or Steve Ellis at steve.ellis@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: 11pm, 24/08/25

Interview date: w/c 25/08/25 - Subject to change

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.



If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.



Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.



Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.



Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.



All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.



Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.