About the role: Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Management Accountant to join our dynamic Finance and Procurement team. In this key role, you ll help deliver high-quality financial accounting services across the organisation, as well as to our partners and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in interpreting financial regulations, providing insightful analysis and guidance, and supporting strategic decision-making to help the organisation achieve its goals. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you ll be expected to take a proactive approach to risk assessment and resource optimisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected public service provider that prioritises the development and wellbeing of its employees. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, alongside a supportive and collaborative working environment. About you: We re seeking a motivated and proactive individual who is ready to hit the ground running ideally someone who is available to start immediately. To be considered, you must hold a university degree in Finance or a related field and be either AAT qualified (with relevant CPD) or part-qualified under a CCAB-approved body, with relevant experience or equivalent. The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is: Produce financial plans and budgets, and maintain, monitor, and report on allocated areas of responsibility within the Servic