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Butler Rose is delighted to be working alongside our public sector client based in Harrow. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Service Accountant to join their Finance Division. This is a contract role until 16th January 2026, with hybrid arrangement (2 days in office), and will pay up to £450 a day PAYE.

You will manage the full budget cycle-revenue and capital-from preparation through to monitoring and closure, ensuring best practices in financial governance and professional integrity. This role includes line management of a Senior Finance Officer.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead financial support for Housing (GF) and Regeneration services
* Collaborate with and support Heads of Service on budget forecasting and monitoring
* Monitor financial performance against the Council's revenue and capital budgets
* Provide strategic financial insight and leadership within a Finance Business Partnering capacity.

What We're Looking For:
* A qualified accountant with Local Government experience, who is proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
* A strong team player with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Demonstrates resilience, results-driven mindset, and the ability to quickly grasp tasks with minimal direction
* Proven track record of success in a similar local government finance role

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Butler Rose is working with one of the largest housing associations in London and the South-East in their search for a Group Finance Manager - Income Optimisation. This is a temporary role until end of December 2025, with hybrid working (3 days in the office) and will pay up to £500/day Umbrella rate to the successful candidate.

As a Group Finance Manager for Income Optimisation, your role involves being the vital link between the Finance and Operational service charge teams. You will be responsible for developing and implementing financial strategies that optimise income, ensure compliance with legislation and provide residents with fair and transparent charging. This role requires excellent business acumen and stakeholder management skills with the ability to develop a team to drive financial performance and efficiency

Your responsibilities will include:
- Own the management of all the financial aspects of service charges, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency.
- Act as a strategic advisor to service charge teams, offering dedicated business partnering support and commercial challenge.
- Support the Head of Income Optimisation with regard to all Financial aspects of managing Service Charge, deputising for them when needed.
- Manage senior stakeholders from across Operations, communicating effectively across all levels, influencing financial and strategic decisions.
- Lead financial planning and reporting for service charges, adhering to legal and audit requirements and ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, particularly Operations, and relevant external partners to enhance service charge processes.
- Develop and adapt reporting processes to meet the specific needs of service charge management, providing insightful financial analysis.
- Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems.
- Manage and mentor a team of finance business partners fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting CPD.
- Extensive experience of business partnering with non-Finance colleagues, providing finance expertise and commercial challenge.
- Proven track record of Leadership and developing high performing teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working within a high volume, fast paced service based industry.
- Strategic thinking ability capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data driven decisions.
- Experience influencing operational activities at both tactical and strategic levels across all areas of the business.
- Proficiency in Excel knowledge of D365 and Power BI preferred.
- Knowledge of service charge activities and legislation, or relevant experience in Rents / Contract Management is preferred.
- Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour.

We can offer you a full insight and job description on applying, please don't delay with your application.

Please contact Cerys Kirby Thirlwell for further information.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Butler Rose is working with one of the largest housing associations in London and the South East in their search for a Finance Business Partner - Income Optimisation to join their team. This is a temporary role until 28th December 2025, offering hybrid working (three days in the office) and paying up to £350 a day via Umbrella company.

As a Finance Business Partner within Income Optimisation, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations and strategy within the department. Your focus will be on managing and aligning financial processes with the unique requirements of service charge operations, ensuring fair and transparent charging for residents.

Responsibilities:
Drive financial management, focusing specifically on the requirements of the Service Charges department.
Manage and optimise the financial aspects of service charges, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant audit and legal requirements
Provide financial support and insights to the service charge teams, facilitating informed decision-making
Participate in financial planning and reporting, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
Act as a strategic financial advisor to the business units, developing financial models to aid data driven decision-making
Produce financial planning and reporting for the various business areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness and facilitating the consolidation into the wider business.
Develop and adapt reporting processes to meet evolving needs, offering insightful financial analysis.
Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems

Required Experience:
Hold, or be actively working towards, a CCAB recognised accounting qualification.
Previous experience of business partnering with non-Finance colleagues, providing finance expertise and commercial challenge
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Capable of analysing complex data to provide data driven proposals
Experience influencing operational activities at both tactical and strategic levels across all areas of the business
Experience manipulating large and complex data sets across multiple systems
Evidence of effective working relationships within a finance team and other internal stakeholders
Awareness of service charge activities and legislation preferable
Proficiency in Excel and Power BI, knowledge of D365 preferred
Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behaviour

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Stimulating opportunity for an Interim Financial Controller in Exeter, Devon

This is a temporary job for an enthusiastic qualified accountant in Devon for 3 to 6 months to support a busy charity.

Working on-site in the office a minimum of 2 days a week, you will be an experienced team leader who effectively guides and motivates a team towards achieving shared goals.

Reporting to the CFO in this well-respected charity, duties will include:

Oversee end-to-end finance operations of a small teamMonthly management accountsFinancial planning and analysisBalance sheet reconciliationsCashflowBudgeting and forecastingLiaising with accountants on VAT

Experience/attributes required:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalentProven track record of strong financial controlHands-on accountant with good attention to detailExcellent communication skills and a good sense of humourAbility to work to tight deadlinesStrong Excel skills

If you are interested in this Interim Financial Controller job in Exeter, Devon please contact me on [email protected] or 07342031185

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Interim Finance Manager job in Newton Abbot, Devon

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager ready to take the lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment for a period of at least 3 months.

Our client is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join the leadership team and take full ownership of the finance function. This is a key role that will see you managing day-to-day operations, leading a team of three, and contributing to strategic financial planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the daily operations of the finance department.Manage, develop, and appraise a finance team of three.Monitor financial transactions including payroll, invoicing, and general operations.Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse P&L variances.Maintain accurate and timely accounting records for internal and external reporting.Liaise with auditors and support budget setting and forecasting processes.Provide commentary and financial insight to support strategic decisions.Deliver detailed short-term cashflow reporting and treasury management.Oversee weekly/monthly payroll and CIS payments.Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, CIS, corporation tax).Manage accounts receivable and payable processes.Maintain and optimise accounting software systems.Analyse KPI variances and support ongoing business performance reviews.Support ad hoc projects and HR compliance initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications:

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within a fast-moving or construction environment.Strong leadership and team management skills.Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.Commercially minded with strong business acumen.Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Sage L50Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

If you are interested in this temporary Finance Manager job in Newton Abbot, Devon please contact me on [email protected]

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Interim Financial Controller required for 3 months in Exeter

A Charity in Exeter requires a values-driven Financial Controller for a period of 3 months whilst they go through a busy period.

Working in a small team, you will have the experience and confidence to hit the ground running, and to work collaboratively across the business, with all levels of stakeholders.

Duties will include:

Preparation of management accountsProvision of timely management informationBudgets and forecastsPreparation of year endManaging the audit process

Experience/attributes required:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experienceExcellent communication skillsPositive attitudeAbility to work to tight deadlinesStrong Excel skills

If you are interested in this temporary Financial Controller Manager job in Exeter, please contact me on [email protected]

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Interim Financial Accountant Job in Plymouth, Devon

Qualified accountant required for interim Financial Accountant job in Plymouth on an ongoing basis.

Working within a team for an interesting and varied business, you will be a solid technical accountant with good experience of:

Balance sheet reconciliations & planningForecastingyear end reportingstatutory accountsLiaising with auditors

Ideally you will be a qualified accountant and be methodical and diligent, with a willingness to work and manage tight deadlines.

You will have high levels of energy, commitment and enthusiasm and the ability to communicate with all levels.

In return you will receive a competitive rate and flexible hybrid working.

If you are immediately available and interested in this qualified accountant job, please contact me as soon as possible as this is an urgent requirement. [email protected] 07342031185

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.

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