Finance Manager – HRA Support (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Swindon is looking for a Finance Manager to support the Housing Revenue Account. The role involves managing budgets, reviewing compliance with local government legislation, and assisting in financial reporting. This is a full-time, temporary contract requiring experienced candidates ready to adapt to changing financial policies.

Qualifications

• Experienced Finance Manager with Local Government knowledge.
• Familiarity with Housing Revenue Account and relevant legislation.
• Capability to manage budgets and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Compile detailed revenue and capital estimates for the budget.
• Provide financial support to Budget Managers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations.

Skills

Financial Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Budgeting

Legislative Compliance

Education

Professional Finance Qualification

Job description

Finance Manager – HRA Support (Hybrid) needed in Swindon, £40.04ph PAYE - Reference: OR8017

3 days per week in the office

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager with knowledge of Local Government Housing Revenue Account to review and redraft the budget for the service. Familiarity with all relevant Local Government Housing Legislation is essential.

The role includes:

1. Compiling detailed revenue and capital estimates for the budget.
2. Closing annual accounts in accordance with corporate deadlines.
3. Completing government and statistical returns within deadlines.
4. Providing financial support to Budget Managers and staff involved in financial transactions, including:

• Providing accurate and timely information and advice.
• Identifying and meeting training needs.
• Ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders.
• Developing financial systems suited to managers' needs.
• Maximising income sources and ensuring effective collection systems.

Assisting in preparing reports for elected Members and the public regarding financial issues, and deputising for the Head of Finance at Committee meetings as needed.

Adapting to changing financial regimes, legislation, and policies, assessing their financial implications.

This is a full-time, temporary contract role.

If interested, please apply via our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All roles may require pre-employment checks, including references. Please be prepared.

Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all unsuccessful applications, but we will contact those moving forward.

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