Finance Manager - HRA

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in Wiltshire is recruiting a Finance Manager for a 6-month full-time temporary role, focusing on Housing Revenue Accounts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in local government finance, with duties including budget management and legal compliance. Flexible working conditions are available, with office presence required 3 days a week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and redraft the budget for HRA according to legislation.
• Support wider Council projects with costing and HRA legal advice.
• Assist with the HRA budget setting process and business plan production.

Skills

Housing Revenue Accounts

Local Government

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.£400umb; 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 is 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 required in Housing Revenue Account
• Experience working within a local government setting

Working hours:

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

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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