Senior Accountant: Housing
Location: South East England
Contract
Rate: Up to £600 per day (INSIDE IR35)
The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Local Authority Accountant to provide financial leadership to the Housing, Leisure, and Community Support Services directorate. This is a long-term interim assignment focused on strategic financial advice and operational support during a significant departmental restructure.
Mandatory Experience
Candidates without extensive Local Authority accounting experience will not be considered.
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Comprehensive knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice and local government financial frameworks.
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Proven expertise in leading revenue budget preparation, closure of accounts (Year-End), and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS).
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Strong background in Housing finance (including HRA environments) is highly desirable to support service redesign.
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Experience working with Service Heads and Members to ensure financial policy compliance across complex community services.
Core Details
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Status: Inside IR35
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Rate: Up to £525 per day (via Umbrella)
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Duration: 12 months
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Start Date: ASAP
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Qualification: CCAB Qualified
To apply, please submit a CV that explicitly details your previous Local Authority accounting roles.