At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial processes, maintain records, and resolve payment queries.
- Company: Join the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, a vibrant and innovative local authority.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days annual leave, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a world-class finance team making a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Basic qualifications in English and Maths; experience in finance is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25706 - 25706 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Control Assistant to join us! This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £25,706 per annum.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
The role:
This is an exciting time to join our finance team at the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Under new leadership, we are looking to build a world-class finance team to support all our services navigate the challenging financial environment in which local authorities operate. This role will report directly to the Exchequer Services Manager and will provide day to day operational support within the team to ensure that all processes are in place and accurate records are maintained.
Your role will involve:
- Supporting the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payment requests, helping to ensure suppliers are paid within required timescales.
- Maintaining financial records and performing reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial data and ledger balances.
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries by working closely with suppliers and colleagues across the organisation.
- Processing financial transactions and journals in accordance with established financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and improve service delivery.
What we are looking for:
- Someone with good basic qualifications including English and Maths.
- Experience in finance or accounting environment, ability to process high volume of invoices and financial data accurately.
- Experience in working effectively to deadlines and able to manage conflicting priorities.
- Confidence in using IT systems within both a financial and accounting environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels especially with non-financial colleagues.
What we offer:
- 32 days annual leave.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance, although there is an expectation of at least one day a week in the office.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: week commencing 29 September 2026.
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Deepali Gotiwale, Exchequer Services Manager on Deepali.gotiwale@rbwm.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.
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