Job Advert: Strategic Finance Manager - Capital Accountant
Location: Observatory House, Slough
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 12 May 2025 - 11 August 2025 (37 hours per week)
Application Deadline: 1 May 2025, 09:00 AM
Slough Borough Council is seeking a pragmatic and adaptable qualified accountant to join our Corporate Resources team as a Strategic Finance Manager - Capital Accountant. This role is being offered to support additional and project-based work within our finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead or contribute to critical areas of local government corporate finance
Support year-end processes and the production of the Statement of Accounts
Contribute to Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and financial planning
Manage, report on, and reconcile data within an ERP system
Work collaboratively across departments to provide strategic financial insight
Assist in leadership and mentoring within the finance team
About You:
A qualified accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
Proven experience in local government corporate finance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
Year-end and Statement of Accounts
MTFS and financial planning
ERP system management, reporting & reconciliation
This is a high-impact, fast-paced role suited to a self-starter with initiative, capable of delivering results while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
