Management Accountant

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Management Accountant, to join us as a key member of the Council’s Finance team on a full time, permanent basis.

As a Management Accountant, you will provide support on all financial matters, including timely and high-quality financial advice to a range of budget managers, whilst reporting into the Senior Management Accountant.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience of finance in a complex organisation and share a commitment to continuous improvement.

Hybrid working - The finance team currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, with time split between home and Council’s offices.

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:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

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: Shaheen Patel at Shaheen.Patel@wokingham.gov.uk or Mari Agarwal at Mari.Agarwal@wokinghma.gov.uk

Closing date: 23rd November 2025, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

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.

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.

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.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.