Salary: £45,000-£50,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Hybrid
This local authority is looking for a Financial Accountant (HRA) to provide high-quality financial support across services, helping to drive strong governance, accurate reporting, and value for money. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accountant who enjoys partnering with budget holders and supporting decision-making through insightful analysis.
Key responsibilities
Support budget managers with costing, forecasting, budget setting, and identification of financial pressures and savings
Deliver monthly monitoring, year-end processes, and financial reporting, including attendance at monitoring meetings and escalation of risks
Provide financial analysis and modelling to support business cases, service reviews, and strategic decision-making
Maintain accurate financial records, robust controls, and compliance with financial regulations while driving process improvement
Provide clear financial advice to non-finance stakeholders and build strong working relationships across services
Person specification
Essential
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
Experience supporting financial management within a complex organisation
Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage deadlines independently
Comfortable handling confidential financial information
Desirable
CCAB / CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or equivalent experience
Experience in local government / public sector finance
Strong analytical capability (budgeting, monitoring, reporting, modelling) and stakeholder management experience
Interested?
Reply with your CV and availability and I'll brief you fully on the team, expectations, and interview process.
Contact: Herman Balbaera