2 government jobs found in Ashford

Location: London Borough (Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week in the Office) Rate: £400-£450 per day Contract: Interim We are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Accountant - HRA & Housing on behalf of a London Borough Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a local government finance professional with strong Housing Revenue Account (HRA) experience to support a busy finance team through a period of change and development. Key Responsibilities: Lead on all aspects of HRA financial management and reporting. Provide expert financial advice and business partnering support to Housing Services. Support budget setting, monitoring, forecasting and year-end processes. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and local government finance regulations. Contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts and working papers. Support financial planning and modelling for housing-related projects and initiatives. Assist with the delivery of financial strategies...

Head of Finance wanted for a local authority based in London. The role will be for 6 -9 months and can pay up to £750 p/day. The role would require office attendance 1 day p/week. Main duties include:- To provide proactive expert advice to Members, the Director, Head of Service and managers across the authority on financial and capital strategy and accounting. Accountable for the development and implementation of the council's financial strategy, liaising as required with central government departments, external agencies and other local authorities. Accountable for the development and implementation of the council's capital strategy and capital accounting. To keep abreast of developments in local government funding, financial strategy and capital accounting, and ensure that the council's arrangements operate in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and good practice. To identify and forecast the funding and income available to the council, together with the...