Finance Officer - Migration Team (Fixed Term Contract 1 year) (pay award pending)
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Join our Finance Team and help make a difference in supporting communities through the council’s Migration Service.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to provide dedicated financial support across a range of migration programmes, including Homes for Ukraine (HfU) and the Afghan Resettlement Programme(ARP).
The role is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 12 months.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 1 to 2 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
About you...
As a Finance Officer, you will be part AAT qualified or qualified through relevant experience, with the knowledge and expertise to support the delivery of a high-quality and effective finance function.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will play a key part in monitoring grant funding, preparing government returns, and ensuring accurate and timely payments. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Migration Services and Education, you will help maintain robust financial processes, deliver clear financial reporting and support the effective use of funding to achieve positive outcomes for residents.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial administration skills who enjoys working collaboratively and making a meaningful contribution to public services.
You 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.
About the team...
You will join a friendly, collaborative and fast-paced Accountancy Team to specifically support our Migration Service within the council. We are known for our professional approach and strong commitment to delivering high-quality financial support.
You will work closely with experienced colleagues and report to the Senior Accountancy Officer.
Key responsibilities...
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely government returns for HfU and ARP schemes.
- Monitor and track expenditure across the HfUand ARP programs, producing regular financial reports, highlighting variances, trends, and risks.
- Administer HfU “Thank You” payments to hosts accurately and on time.
- Manage ARP tariff funding, including Integration and Education tariffs, by liaising with receiving Local Authorities to agree tariff arrangementsand processing payments whilst ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place.
- Calculate and allocate education tariff funding to Bracknell Forest schools, ensuring allocations are in line with government guidance and local processes. Work with education colleagues and schools to resolve funding queries.
Our benefits...
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Disability confident and inclusive recruitment
Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 16th September 2026
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:
Lilias Anderson, Senior Accountancy Officer
Tel.: 01344 351278
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
This role is not eligible for a sponsored work visa as it does not meet current Home Office sponsorship criteria. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
Salary range
- £30,753 - £36,141 per year