Finance Officer
The successful candidate will be a team player with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and confident in using various ICT tools. You will also have experience with different functionalities on Microsoft Excel.
You will join a friendly and busy accountancy team known for our strong reputation for delivering exceptional results. Reporting to the Deputy Finance Business Partner for Children’s Services and Education, you will work in a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about their work.You will receive the support and guidance you need to thrive in your role, allowing you to develop your skills and contribute to the development of the service.
Key responsibilities...
You will be responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate information to enable accurate recording and monitoring of expenditure and income. You will also assist in the effective control of the Council’s financial affairs.You will manage the relevant email drop boxes and investigate financial queries by using appropriate financial systems.
You will upload school budgets ensuring figures are accurate and reconcile to agreed control totals.
You will process School Imprest, providing guidance and support to bursars to reconcile these accounts.
You will provide flexible cover and support to Finance Officers across the Accountancy team as required.
Our benefits include...
Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).Annual leave purchase policy.
Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Local government pension scheme.
Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
Interview date
Interviews will be held week commencing 4th November 2024.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Name: Helen PenningtonJob title: Finance Business Partner – Place and Resources
Phone number: 01344 351468
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations.As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Equal OpportunitiesBracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.