Housing Services Accountant

Reference: 24393SDD_1750240748

Butler Rose is delighted to be partnering with our public sector client based in Harrow. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Housing Services Accountant to join their Finance & Assurance Division. This is a contract role until end of December 2025, with hybrid working arrangements, and will pay up to £216 a day PAYE DOE.

This role will provide strategic financial support and oversight across housing budgets, including both the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Housing General Fund. This role involves close collaboration with senior managers, leading a small finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor the HRA (£29m) and Housing General Fund (£8m) budgets.
Lead on revenue and capital budget preparation, forecasting, and closure of accounts.
Produce monthly monitoring reports and present financial insights to senior leadership.
Undertake rent and leaseholder service charge modelling in line with legislation.
Ensure accurate submission of government returns and compliance with accounting standards.
Supervise and develop a team of 4 FTE finance staff.
Contribute to service improvement and transformation initiatives.
Act as a financial 'critical friend' to service managers, providing advice and challenge.

Ideal Candidate:
CCAB-qualified accountant
Significant experience in public sector finance, ideally within housing or local government.
In-depth knowledge of the HRA and capital financing.
Strong analytical, Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and financial system skills.
Confident communicator with experience presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage, lead, and develop teams.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£216.00 - £216.00
Per day
Up to GBP216.00 per day

Greater London

Temporary

Added 18/06/2025
Reference: 24393SDD_1750240748

Housing Services Accountant

Greater London
Temporary

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