Housing Revenue Accountant

1st Executive

  • Essex
  • £400 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
  • Apply easily
This public sector business seeks an interim HRA accountant to compile the HRA 30 year business plan.*This will be a time limited piece of work, estimated at no more than 6 weeks, with occasional on-site presence as required.Key accountabilities:
  • Delivery of a HRA 30-year business plan model which allows for changing assumptions and summarises information for different audiences.
  • Provide advice and financial input into the businesses financial planning processes including input and guidance into business plans, utilising financial modelling, options appraisal and risk analysis tools and techniques as appropriate.
  • Advise budget holders and other stakeholders of the financial implications of changes in national legislation or local practice
  • To identify, investigate and support the reduction of cost pressures, saving opportunities and solutions through robust planning. To develop effective working relationships to support co-operative ways of working, effective decision-making and management of financial resources
Experienced Required
  • Qualified Accountant ACCA or CIMA
  • Extensive experience in Housing Revenue Account budgeting and accounting procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to quickly make strong and influential relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, providing both challenge and support
  • Ability to translate and explain complex technical accounting concepts into formats easily understood by non-finance staff
  • Extensive experience in the use of financial modelling and options appraisal techniques, particularly the use of spreadsheets and business intelligence tools.

1st Executive