Housing, Leisure and Community Support Services Accountant
Housing, Leisure and Community Support Services Accountant
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21-08-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
An experienced and qualified accountant is required to support the Housing Leisure and Community Support Services functions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice budget planning monitoring and final accounts preparation.
This is a temporary role requiring a proactive finance professional with a strong understanding of local government finance and excellent analytical and communication skills.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide strategic financial advice to senior officers team leads and budget holders.
Lead on the preparation and monitoring of revenue and capital budgets.
Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports including final accounts.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the medium-term financial strategy.
Advise on the financial aspects of external funding bids and ensure compliance with conditions.
Analyse financial performance and support efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.
Prepare statutory and non-statutory returns including government and statistical submissions.
Represent finance at relevant meetings committees and project boards.
Maintain and develop cost coding structures and ensure accurate budget allocations.
Support and guide service teams on financial governance policy compliance and financial procedures.
Authorise payment runs and ad hoc payments via the online banking system.
Supervise and mentor staff under the postholder s remit.
Engage in corporate improvement initiatives and continuous professional development.
Skills/Experience:
Strong knowledge of public sector finance including CIPFA codes and financial procedures.
Significant experience in financial planning budgeting and account closure within a public body.
Excellent ability to analyse complex financial data and produce accurate reports.
Proven ability to communicate financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Experience with financial systems Excel and other MS Office tools.
Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Effective people management and team-working skills.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 26/08/2025.
Full or part-qualified CCAB accountant (preferably CIPFA).
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.
Strong knowledge of public sector finance, including CIPFA codes and financial procedures. Significant experience in financial planning, budgeting, and account closure within a public body. Excellent ability to analyse complex financial data and produce accurate reports. Proven ability to communicate financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Experience with financial systems, Excel, and other MS Office tools. Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. Effective people management and team-working skills.
Education
Full or part-qualified CCAB accountant (preferably CIPFA).
Employment Type
Full Time
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