Finance Manager - HRA

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wiltshire is seeking a Finance Manager for a temporary 6-month contract. The role involves managing Housing Revenue Accounts and requires extensive experience in local government. The position offers a competitive daily rate, requiring presence in the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Housing Revenue Account required.
• Experience working within a local government setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and redraft the budget for HRA according to legislation.
• Support Council projects with costing and HRA legal advice.
• Assist with HRA budget setting process and business plan production.
• Lead year-end closedown of accounts.

Skills

Finance Management

Housing Revenue Accounts

Legislative Compliance

Job description

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Our client, a Local Authority based in Wiltshire, is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager - HRA on a 6-month temporary contract. The position is due to start as soon as possible on a full-time basis.

The daily rate on offer is C.£400; the role will require office presence 3 days per week (there may be some flexibility for the right candidate).

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Housing Revenue Accounts within a Local Government setting.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Reviewing and redrafting the budget for HRA in accordance with Local Government Housing Legislation
• Supporting wider Council projects with costing and advising on HRA legal requirements
• Assisting with the HRA budget setting process and production of the business plan
• Ensuring expenditure, income levels and capital financing are determined in accordance with legislative requirements
• Interpreting, advising upon and implementing legislation and guidance
• Leading on the year-end closedown of accounts

Experience required:

• Extensive experience in Housing Revenue Account
• Experience working within a local government setting

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that recent experience is required to apply for this role.

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