HRA Principal Accountant

Principal Accountant (HRA) 🏡

📍 London Borough | 🏠 Hybrid Working | ⏰ Full-Time | 📄 Interim Contract

We're working with a London local authority seeking an experienced Principal Accountant (HRA) to join their Housing Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the council's Housing Revenue Account, working closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial support across housing services.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

✅ Lead on HRA budget monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.

✅ Support long-term financial planning, including maintenance of the HRA Business Plan and financial modelling.

✅ Partner with Housing and operational services to provide financial advice, challenge and informed decision-making support.

🎯 Ideal Experience

✔ Previous experience working within a local authority HRA or Housing Finance function.

✔ Knowledge of HRA budgeting, forecasting, business planning and financial reporting.

✔ Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively alongside both finance and non-finance teams.

👤 About You

🔹 Local government finance experience is essential.

🔹 AAT qualified, part-qualified CCAB, qualified by experience or fully qualified candidates are all encouraged to apply.

🔹 Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships quickly.

💡 What's on Offer?

🏠 Hybrid working

📅 Full-time contract

🤝 Collaborative finance team

📈 Opportunity to support key housing and financial priorities within a large London authority

Interested in finding out more? Get in touch for a confidential discussion. 📞📧

Archie Oldroyd

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed