Senior Management Accountant

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance Business Partnering Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 18-month Fixed Term Contract. 

As Senior Management Accountant, you will manage the financial liaison between service budget holders and the finance team, overseeing improvement programmes and process reviews. Working alongside the Finance Business Partner, you will support strategic implementation, including the Medium Term Financial Plan, delivering accurate reporting to management and the Chief Finance Officer to ensure sound governance. 

You will handle enquiries from senior stakeholders and external parties, providing strategic advice on budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes. Additionally, you will assist in compiling Statutory Annual Accounts, promote best practices in financial governance, and deliver training to upskill management, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guid...