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.