Finance Officer

Full Time | Permanent | Reading | Posted 24 hours ago | Pay £33,699 – £38,220 per annum (pay award pending) Grade 4 |

Hours:

37 hours per week |

Location:

Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading | Closes 3 July 2026

• Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days
• Flexible working
• Onsite gym and parking facilities
• Local Government Pension Scheme

This role supports the delivery of effective and efficient financial accounting services, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and contributing to the organisation’s financial planning, monitoring and reporting. The postholder will manage external reporting, employee expense claims, banking transactions, and procurement card administration, while delivering excellent customer service to all RBFRS stakeholders.

• Provide efficient and effective finance administration and services to the organisation and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and financial reporting cycles.
• Provide financial advice and respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle basic internal and external customer and supplier queries.
• Process and monitor expenses, mileage claims and procurement card activity.

• Knowledge of accounting practices, accounts payable and receivable processes, payroll regulations and VAT.
• Knowledge of pension fund accounting and reporting.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.
• Ability to perform reconciliations of financial accounts and devise effective solutions.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values diversity and inclusion, and all are welcome here. We are a Disability Confident Leader and ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 hours 3 July 2026.