Principal Accountant - HRA

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Flexible working: 2 days in office, 3-

Immediate start

Job summary

Sellick Partnership seeks a Principal Accountant (Housing Revenue Account - HRA) in London with strong local government housing finance expertise. The role involves hybrid work, delivering budget, closing accounts, and maintaining long-term HRA planning, while advising senior stakeholders.

The candidate should be CCAB qualified or equivalent, with advanced Excel and ERP skills for local government systems. Immediate start possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK municipal housing finance.
• Deep understanding of HRA regulations and self-financing.
• CCAB qualification or equivalent by experience.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with local government ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the annual HRA budget setting and medium-term financial strategy.
• Lead the year-end capital and revenue closure for the housing service.
• Maintain and update the 30-year HRA business plan.
• Provide robust financial advice to senior stakeholders and directors.

Skills

Local government housing finance

HRA regulations

Advanced Excel

Strategic advisory

Education

CCAB qualified (CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role: Principal Accountant (Housing Revenue Account - HRA)

Location: London Borough (Hybrid)

Rate: £450 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6 months (with view to extend)

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Management: Deliver the annual HRA budget setting and medium-term financial strategy.
• Closing of Accounts: Lead the year-end capital and revenue closure for the housing service.
• Financial Modeling: Maintain and update the 30-year HRA business plan.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide robust financial advice to senior stakeholders and directors.

Candidate Requirements

• Local Government Expertise: Proven track record in UK municipal housing finance.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of HRA regulations, ring-fencing, and self-financing.
• Qualifications: CCAB qualified (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent by experience.
• Systems Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with local government ERPs.

What Is Offered

• Competitive Rate: Premium day rate matching your expertise.
• Flexible Working: Two days per week in the office, three days remote.
• Immediate Start: Streamlined interview process to onboard quickly.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.