Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Location: Berkshire Contract: Temporary (6 months) Salary: £409.09 per day umbrella / £356.07 PAYE Inclusive / £317.72 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: [email removed] Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Berkshire for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support the Property Services function during a period of change, with a focus on re-aligning revenue and capital budgets, forecasting MTFS, and challenging spend. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation, monitoring and review of revenue and capital budgets, challenging assumptions and expenditure to ensure effective financial control. Develop accurate monthly, quarterly and medium-term financial forecasts, taking account of property disposals, changes in income, capital investment and emerging financial pressures. Provide insightful financial analysis and management information to senior managers, directors and elected members, highlighting risks, variances, savings opportunities and areas requiring action. Act as the lead finance business partner for Property Services, supporting budget holders and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and organisational policies. Candidate Criteria Qualified accountant with substantial experience of financial management, budgeting and forecasting. Proven experience within local government, public sector finance or property-related financial management, with an understanding of revenue and capital expenditure. Strong financial analysis, business partnering and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge expenditure and provide constructive financial advice to senior stakeholders. Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into clear, commercially focused recommendations. If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on [phone removed] or email [email removed] Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.