About the Role: One of my local government clienst is in their search for a skilled and driven Principal Accountant (Housing). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Accounting Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), capital programmes, and supporting strategic financial planning. Key Responsibilities: * Preparation of annual HRA and Housing General Fund budgets * Monitoring high-risk budgets, including responsive repairs and capital spend * Supporting the 30-year HRA financial strategy and long-term forecasting * Delivering detailed financial reports to senior management and stakeholders * Assisting in year-end reporting, treasury management, and VAT compliance * Providing advice and support to cost centre and service managers * Ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and Council regulations What You’ll Bring: * AAT qualified (or higher) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in local government finance * Strong knowledge of housing finance, budget management, and reporting processes * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Experience working across multiple teams and delivering financial insights * Ability to produce clear, tailored reports for a variety of audiences If intereste...