You will join a friendly, collaborative and fast paced Accountancy Team to specifically support our Migration Service within the council. We are known for our professional approach and strong commitment to delivering high quality financial support. You will work closely with experienced colleagues and report to the Senior Accountancy Officer.

The role is offered on a full time, fixed term basis for twelve months.

This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office one to two days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely government returns for Homes for Ukraine (HfU) and Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) schemes.
• Monitor and track expenditure across the Homes for Ukraine (HfU) and Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) programs, producing regular financial reports, highlighting variances, trends, and risks.
• Administer Homes for Ukraine (HfU) 'Thank You' payments to hosts accurately and on time.
• Manage Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) tariff funding, including Integration and Education tariffs, by liaising with receiving Local Authorities to agree tariff arrangements and processing payments whilst ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place. 
• Calculate and allocate education tariff funding to Bracknell Forest schools, ensuring allocations are in line with government guidance and local processes. Work with education colleagues and schools to resolve funding queries.

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Lilias Anderson, Senior Accountancy Officer on 01344 351278.

• Be part Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualified or qualified through relevant experience, with the knowledge and expertise to support the delivery of a high quality and effective finance function.
• Have strong financial administration skills who enjoys working collaboratively and making a meaningful contribution to public services.
• Be a team player with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confident in using various Information Technology (IT) tools. You will also have experience with different functionalities on Microsoft Excel software.

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Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.