Accountant

We are looking to recruit an Accountant to join our team supporting the Resources & Place directorates, who will report to the Senior Accountant.

The successful applicant will be involved in budget setting, budgetary control, closedown of the service accounts at the financial year end and the financial administration duties in respect of the service area.  This includes providing financial advice, information and data analysis to assist managers in the delivery of their services.

The successful applicant must be numerate and computer literate, with a good knowledge of Excel in particular. They must also have a wide knowledge and experience of accountancy and the ability to give advice to non-finance staff. 

As a minimum, applicants should either have an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting qualification or equivalent (or be undertaking the Diploma or an equivalent) or be able to evidence their qualification by experience). Applicants will ideally have 3 years’ experience in an accounting environment.  Further training opportunities are available to the successful applicant. 

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as flexible working, access to local government pension scheme and family friendly policies. Employees are also entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days per annum rising to a maximum of 33 days after 5 years. The annual leave entitlement will increase by 1 day from 01/04/2023.

For an informal discussion please contact Connor Markou, Senior Accountant on 01635 503230 or Jonathan Martin, Finance Manager on 01635 519474