Principal Accountant – Housing Capital

Accounting & Finance
January 19, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Principal Accountant – Housing Capital

Company: Vox Network Consultants

Job description: Role Purpose

  • To undertake the technical and professional functions outlined in the description of duties below in accordance with CIPFA guidelines, Council standing orders and financial regulations and other policies and procedures.
  • To lead the provision of a comprehensive integrated finance service supporting all council departments, senior management, Members, committees and forums.

Responsibilities

  • To provide accurate and professional financial advice to decision makers, making recommendations that support the strategic goals of the Council (strong political awareness).
  • To help prepare and evaluate robust business cases supported by rigorous and robust financial modelling and commercial analysis, providing technical advice and interpretation of outcomes.
  • To support strategic reviews and procurements, providing robust financial advice and challenge, including articulating financial implications and risks.
  • To identify and embed innovative and creative solutions for continuous improvement in financial management. To proactively support the delivery of financial change programmes as required.
  • To lead and manage complex financial returns, statutory returns, grants and other reimbursement claims as required including supporting documentation to meet audit requirements.

Requirements

  • Housing Capital experience is essential., Advanced use of excel is also required
  • Experience working in housing association or councils
  • CCAB qualified accountant, or part-qualified CCAB accountant with relevant experience, or qualified Accounting Technician with significant relevant experience
  • A good knowledge of local government finance, relevant financial legislation, professional accountancy codes and financial best practice

Contract

  • Role can be worked from home with about 1 -2 visits to the office per month
  • Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
  • PAYE via Umbrella
  • Initial 3 month contract with the opportunity to extend

If you are interested in this position, APPLY NOW!

Expected salary: £300 – 350 per day

Location: West London

Job date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 04:34:59 GMT

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