Principal Accountant

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une collectivité locale dynamique recherche un Principal Accountant pour guider les initiatives financières liées au logement. Dans ce rôle essentiel, vous serez responsable de la planification stratégique et de la gestion des finances pour des projets de logements sociaux. Si vous avez une solide expérience en finance et un engagement envers les valeurs d'inclusion et de diversité, nous vous invitons à postuler.

Qualifications

• Expérience étendue en finance du logement dans une collectivité locale.
• Compétences en analyse financière et en planification stratégique.
• Engagement envers l'inclusion et le bien-être des travailleurs.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la planification financière pour les initiatives de logement.
• Gérer la comptabilité des capitaux pour le compte de revenus des logements sociaux.
• Préparer des budgets et analyser les impacts des investissements.

Skills

Planification financière

Analyse financière

Gestion de projet

Education

Expérience en finance du logement

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £47,754 - £49,764

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 28 July 2025

Finance - Shaping Wiltshire's Future

Are you a financial expert ready to make a difference in housing delivery? We're looking for a Principal Accountant to provide strategic financial planning that directs our housing initiatives and ensures the success of key housing projects.

As Principal Accountant, you'll provide essential financial planning that supports the delivery of the Council's priorities, supporting over 5,300 existing and new social housing initiatives.

You'll oversee capital accounting and financing for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), the general fund housing stock, and the Council's property company, Stone Circle. With responsibility for maintaining a £30M HRA Business Plan for 2025/26, you'll forecast the impact of investments in housing stock, ensure value for money and design and monitor the delivery of a 30-year plan.

This role also involves managing housing rent setting, reviewing tenant service charges for fairness, and preparing income budgets for the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll provide high-quality financial analysis and expert advice to shape informed decisions.

Your extensive experience in housing finance within a local authority setting will allow you to hit the ground running, bringing financial expertise, strategic vision and a commitment to making a lasting impact on housing delivery across Wiltshire.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

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For more details, contact Marie Taylor, Head of Finance Children's & Education, at [e-mail], or call 01225712539.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

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