Senior Housing Services Accountant

Tempting Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Northwest London seeks an experienced Senior Housing Services Accountant. You will provide vital financial guidance, manage budgets, and ensure accounting processes are upheld. This temporary role offers a competitive daily rate of £550 for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a Senior Housing Services Accountant role.
• Experience in local authority or similar organisation.
• Continuing Professional Development evidenced.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate revenue and capital budget preparation for Housing Services.
• Produce, monitor and close Housing Revenue Account and General Fund budgets.
• Lead improvement projects as part of the division's agenda.

Skills

Financial Advice

Budget Monitoring

Project Management

HRA Accounting

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Job description

18th June, 2025

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Northwest London, are looking for an experienced Senior Housing Services Accountant to join their team and play a crucial role in their housing operations.

Position: Senior Housing Services Accountant
Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (6 Months) with Possible Extension
Purpose:

• To provide professional financial advice and support to the Housing Services Division based on a sound understanding of the business and the regulatory/accounting regime.

Job Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate both the revenue and capital budget preparation, budget monitoring and closure of accounts work, including capital financing, for Housing Services.
• The post holder will produce, monitor and close the Housing Revenue Account (£29m revenue and £10m capital) and the Housing General Fund budgets (£8m in 2012/13).
• To lead and/or participate in improvement projects or matrix management projects as directed, as part of the Division's transformation and improvement agenda.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Senior Housing Services Accountant role or equivalent.
• CCAB qualified accountant.
• Expert knowledge on the operation and accounting for the HRA.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to [e-mail] or contact James on020 3854 4907 to discuss further.To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment