We have an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Management Accountant - Housing to join our Housing Services Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time 12 month fixed term contract. 

As the Senior Management Accountant - Housing, ytou will play a key role within the Housing service, supporting the management of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and delivering high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and business partnering. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and advice, ensuring effective management of budgets, service charges and financial performance.

You will bring strong experience in housing finance, particularly HRA budgeting and accounting, alongside excellent analytical and financial modelling skills. A, CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) is essential.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐ 

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: 

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays 

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme  

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week 

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline 

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines 

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham 

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes 

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more 

⭐Move through Menopause Course 

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more 

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities 

⭐Employee Networks 

⭐And more! 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Support a range of stakeholders, including Management, to ensure strategic financial decision making, deputising where appropriate
• Manage a team providing financial guidance, coaching and ensure alignment with service goals & objectives
• To deliver timely, insightful and accurate reporting to management
• Promoting strong financial governance and sharing best practice & support on legislative and guidance changes.
• To identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of services across the Council, promoting continuous improvement
• Assisting with delivery of training on financial acumen to upskill and develop management and the services

Candidate requirements:

• Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise
• Qualified or actively working towards Professional accounting qualifications, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Good IT skills including office and accounting software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proven experience of supporting projects to successful outcomes

Our Area: 

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.   

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.  

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.  

Click the link below and Apply Today! 

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Asher Stanford, Finance Business Partner, via email - asher.stanford@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies). 

Closing date: Sunday 3rd May 2026 at 11pm 

Interview date: TBC 

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. 

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. 

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.