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Principal Accountant
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 155 - 204 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: SS14, Basildon, Essex
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
About the Role:
One of my local government clienst is in their search for a skilled and driven Principal Accountant (Housing).
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Accounting Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), capital programmes, and supporting strategic financial planning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Preparation of annual HRA and Housing General Fund budgets
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Monitoring high-risk budgets, including responsive repairs and capital spend
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Supporting the 30-year HRA financial strategy and long-term forecasting
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Delivering detailed financial reports to senior management and stakeholders
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Assisting in year-end reporting, treasury management, and VAT compliance
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Providing advice and support to cost centre and service managers
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Ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and Council regulations
What You’ll Bring:
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AAT qualified (or higher) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in local government finance
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Strong knowledge of housing finance, budget management, and reporting processes
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Experience working across multiple teams and delivering financial insights
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Ability to produce clear, tailored reports for a variety of audiences
If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel LtdBefore You Apply
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