Finance Manager - HRA

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in Wiltshire seeks a Finance Manager - HRA for a 6-month temporary contract. The position requires expertise in Housing Revenue Accounts and involves various duties related to budget management and legislative compliance. This full-time role offers a daily rate of £400 and requires office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and redrafting the budget for HRA.
• Supporting wider Council projects with costing.
• Assisting with HRA budget setting process.
• Ensuring expenditure levels meet legislative requirements.
• Leading on the year-end closedown of accounts.

Skills

Expertise in Housing Revenue Accounts

Knowledge of Local Government Legislation

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 £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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