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Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA)

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 48,000 - 54,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Role: Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA)

Organisation: Chesterfield Borough Council

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire - Hybrid working

Type: Permanent

Salary: £50k to £54k 

About the Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA) position:

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected and long-standing Local Authority client in Derbyshire. We are supporting Chesterfield Borough Council exclusively with the recruitment for a Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to join their finance team permanently. This role comes with a competitive salary and offers a hybrid work arrangement to suit your work-life balance. 

Purpose of the Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA): 

To act as the lead financial advisor on Housing Revenue Account (HRA) issues in compliance with relevant legislation and accounting standards (both revenue and capital). To ensure that the Authority's housing stock is maintained in a financially sustainable manner.
To act as the lead financial adviser on all financial HRA issues and delivering sound financial governance, budget management, and financial reporting for Housing related activities
To ensure that all financial information and processes are compliant with the relevant legislation and accounting standards. Key duties and responsibilities of the Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA):

Ensure that all financial activities comply with statutory requirements
Producing timely and accurate financial management reports, forecasts, and variance analysis
Prepare year-end financial accounts for the HRA
Proactively assess the impact of changes to the rent setting policy
Produce clear and concise financial reports for service managers, senior management, and committees
Provision of financial advice for specific housing capital projects
To provide support in the development, monitoring, and reporting of the housing capital programme
To support the development and implementation of effective budget processes
Lead on the development of the financial elements of the HRA business Plan, ensuring housing services are financially sustainable in the longer term.
Ensure that effective forecasting is embedded with the services Required experience of the Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA):

A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
Strong Local Authority experience
Proven experience of managing or supporting the Housing Revenue Account
Strong financial management and budgeting skills Benefits alongside the Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA):

Excellent Local Authority pension scheme.
Hybrid working arrangements: flexible to suit your work-life balance and commitments.
Family-friendly policies: excellent maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
Employee perks: access to a wide range of online discount schemes.
Continuous learning: ongoing development opportunities for your personal and professional development. How to apply for the Group Accountant - Housing Revenue Account (HRA):

Please get in touch with Adam Rouse in the Derby office for more information.

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