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Lead the HRA, housing budgets, revenue monitoring, and year-end accounts, requiring strong local government housing finance expertise and close partnership with senior housing leaders.
Client Details
Our client is a forward-thinking local authority serving a diverse community of over 180,000 residents. Covering both urban and rural areas, the council has a strong focus on housing, community wellbeing, and financial sustainability. With one of the largest district populations in the country, it delivers a wide range of services and plays a key role in supporting local growth and development.
Description
* Take full ownership of HRA and housing budgets, delivering accurate monitoring, forecasting, and professional advice.
* Manage year-end processes for HRA, ensuring delivery of final accounts, statement of accounts, and compliance with statutory deadlines.
* Collaborate with the Head of Housing and senior leadership to support strategic financial planning and service delivery.
* Review existing financial processes and workflows, implementing improvements where needed to strengthen efficiency and control.
* Provide support to a small finance team, upholding organisational values and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
* Ensure compliance with local government accounting regulations, particularly those affecting housing finance and the HRA.
Profile
* Professionally qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
* Extensive experience in local government finance, with strong expertise in HRA and housing accounting.
* Proven ability to lead on budget setting, financial monitoring, and year-end closure.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence non-finance colleagues.
* Resilient, proactive, and able to quickly get to grips with processes and workflows in a complex environment.
Job Offer
* Minimum 6 months interim contract - likely to be extended.
* £500+ per day, inside IR35.
* Flexible hybrid working, or remote working.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Accounting
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