Principal Accountant

g2 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is assisting a London local authority to appoint a Principal Accountant (HRA) to join the Housing Finance team. The role focuses on supporting the council's HRA budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, working with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders.

You will lead long-term financial planning, maintain the HRA Business Plan, and develop financial modelling. Strong stakeholder engagement and local government finance experience are essential; part-qualified or

Qualifications

• Experience in local government finance or housing sector preferred.
• Knowledge of HRA budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with finance and non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on HRA budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Support long-term financial planning including maintenance of the HRA Business Plan and modelling.
• Provide financial advice and challenge to Housing and operational services.

Skills

HRA budgeting

Budget monitoring

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIMA/ACCA/CGMA or equivalent

Job description

We're working with a London local authority seeking an experienced Principal Accountant (HRA) to join their Housing Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the council's Housing Revenue Account, working closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial support across housing services.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to support key housing and financial priorities within a large London authority

Lead on HRA budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.

Support long-term financial planning, including maintenance of the HRA Business Plan and financial modelling.

Partner with Housing and operational services to provide financial advice, challenge and informed decision-making support.

Previous experience working within a local authority or housing association

Knowledge of HRA budgeting, forecasting, business planning and financial reporting.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively alongside both finance and non-finance teams.

Local government finance experience is essential.

Part-qualified, qualified by experience or fully qualified candidates are all encouraged to apply.

Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships quickly.