Job Description
Finance Manager – HRA Support (Hybrid) needed in Swindon, £40.04ph PAYE - Reference: OR8017
3 days per week in the office
You will ideally have experienced with Local Government Housing Revenue Account in order to review and redraft the budget for the service, in doing so they will need to be very familiar with the application of all of the Local Government Housing Legislation.
To have day to day responsibility for a designated service or group of services:• To compile detailed revenue and capital estimates for inclusion within the budget.• To close the annual accounts in line with corporate deadlines• To complete government and statistical returns within published deadlines• To provide financial support to Budget Managers and other staff involved in financial transactions to enable tight budgetary control including:-- the provision of accurate and timely information and advice- the identification of training needs and meeting those needs- developing awareness of and ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders- the development of financial systems ensuring that they remain appropriate to the needs of managers.- the maximisation of all (current and potential) sources of income and ensuring that systems of collection meet the needs of budget managers and service clients.• To assist in the preparation of information, including reports, for elected Members and the public in relation to financial issues and to deputise for the Head of Finance at Committee meetings, as appropriate.• To undertake appropriate development work as required in response to changing financial regimes, new government legislation and initiatives and to determine the financial implications of policy changes/decisions
This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number.
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