Finance Officer – Fixed Term 6 Months

This is an excellent opportunity to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) as a Finance Officer, the successful candidate will work across a range of functions within finance, gaining exposure to a variety of activities.

The role supports the delivery of effective and efficient financial accounting services, ensuring compliance with financial regulations while contributing to the organisation’s financial planning, monitoring and reporting.

The postholder will help ensure that all external reporting is completed accurately, efficiently, and within required deadlines. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with established procedures relating to employee expense claims, RBFRS banking transactions, and procurement card administration.

A key aspect of the role is delivering excellent customer service to all RBFRS stakeholders, responding to enquiries promptly, professionally, and courteously.

About you

As a Finance Officer reporting to the Exchequer and Systems Manager, you will be a key member of the Finance function, working with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Specifically, we are seeking a motivated individual with a strong foundation in finance who can manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.