Eden Brown Synergy are working with a Local Authority in Berkshire who are looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant on a fixed term contract.The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying a salary of 52,414 - 57,870 per annum (depending on experience. The fixed term contract on offer is 12-18 months. The Authority offers hybrid working of 2 days on site and 3 days at home. Purpose of the role Support the delivery of a comprehensive suite of professional financial business partnering services including strategic financial advice, specialist, and technical financial support, supporting services with financial and resource management, grant and internal financial control management and support the compilation of Statutory Annual Accounts. Main Accountabilities Support a range of stakeholders, including Management, to ensure strategic financial decision making, deputising where appropriateDevelop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their business needsSupport FBP on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, year-end closedown and and statutory returnsPromoting strong financial governance and sharing best practice and support on legislative and guidance changes.To deliver timely, insightful and accurate reporting to managementTo identify, develop and support opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of services across the Council, promoting continuous improvementAssisting with delivery of training on financial ..... full job details .....