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Financial Accountant

Slough
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Slough, Berkshire
£409 - £409 GBP daily
Accounting / Finance
Financial Accountant / Property Finance Manager

Location: Slough, Berkshire Rate: £409.09 per day Umbrella Contract: Temporary / Contract

We are recruiting for an experienced Financial Accountant / Property Finance Manager to provide strategic financial management and business partnering support within a local authority Property Services function.

This is a key role supporting the effective management of revenue and capital budgets, financial forecasting, property investment and savings programmes.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the preparation and monitoring of property revenue and capital budgets.

* Review and challenge expenditure, identifying overspends, financial pressures and savings opportunities.

* Develop accurate monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.

* Support Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) planning, including property disposals and changes in income.

* Analyse property expenditure, income, capital projects and savings programmes.

* Provide financial advice and challenge to budget holders and senior stakeholders.

* Produce accurate and timely financial reports for senior management and elected members.

* Act as the key finance business partner for Property Services.

* Ensure compliance with local government financial regulations, accounting standards and Council policies.

* Support effective financial management and value for money across the property estate.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

* A recognised professional accountancy qualification such as CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, CCAB or equivalent.

* Significant experience in financial accounting, budgeting and forecasting.

* Experience within local government, public sector finance or property finance.

* Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills.

* Advanced Excel and financial modelling experience.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Experience challenging expenditure and delivering savings or efficiency programmes.

£409.09 per day Umbrella | Slough, Berkshire

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

If you are an experienced finance professional with strong property or local government experience, apply now for this excellent Financial Accountant / Property Finance Manager opportunity.

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon