12 head of housing jobs found

Head of Assets (HRA & General) Location: Town Hall Salary: Competitive Contract: Fixed Term - 6 Months Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: Contract Umbrella rate per day - up to £750 per day DOE About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to lead the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund asset portfolio. As Head of Assets, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Property and Repairs Service, ensuring the Council's assets are maintained, compliant and utilised effectively to support long-term organisational and financial objectives. You will lead on asset management strategy, stock condition planning, investment programmes, repairs and maintenance services, compliance, and capital projects, while ensuring excellent customer service and value for money. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Property and Repairs Service. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards, including...

I am recruiting for a Senior Accountant -Transactions. The role will be for 6 months and could pay up to £400 p/day. The role will be hybrid (1 day p/week in the office) and is based in the home counties. Main duties include: Carry out the daily, monthly and quarterly treasury operations as required Assist in maintaining robust treasury management policies and procedures for the Council (e.g. TMSS, TMPs & TMSs) review for appropriateness and recommend changes to ensure effective control and management of treasury risks and activities; Maintain the Council's liquidity position by managing cash surpluses as per Council's investment policies and strategies. Lead the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams: in all aspects on a day-to-day basis. This includes effective communication via regular 1-2-1's, setting annual targets and carrying out staff appraisals, holding regular section meetings, contributing to their individual training and development plans, and...

Payroll Officer Salary: Competitive + Benefits Location: Hybrid/Flexible Working Available Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to join a busy payroll function supporting a large, multi-site workforce of approximately 15,000 employees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Working as part of a professional payroll team, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end payroll process through an outsourced payroll solution, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and internal controls. Key Responsibilities Process employee starters and leavers accurately and efficiently. Validate payroll output from time and attendance systems, resolving exceptions and managing approval processes. Calculate and process statutory payments including...

Finance & Payroll Officer Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in an education or school environment? Our client is seeking a Finance & Payroll Officer to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute within an educational trust setting, ensuring financial administration supports both staff and students while remaining compliant with statutory and regulatory frameworks. Position: Finance & Payroll Officer Salary: £31,467.00 - £34,325.00 gross per annum Contract: Temporary Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday Reporting to: Finance Manager Core Responsibilities As the Finance & Payroll Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining the Trust's financial integrity within a busy educational environment. Your daily activities will include: Finance Duties: Accurately process all financial transactions from initial order to payment Maintain precise records using Access Education, Excel, and other databases...

Part-Time Temporary Credit Control Assistant – Rochdale Our client based in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Credit Control Assistant to join their team on a part-time, temporary basis. Depending on business needs and workload, this role could lead to a longer-term or permanent opportunity for the right candidate. Salary: £16.00 per hour Hours: Flexible working hours, Monday to Friday, typically between 10:00am and 3:00pm. To be considered for this position, you must be able to demonstrate previous experience within credit control, accounts, or payroll functions. Key Responsibilities Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email. Managing customer queries and resolving invoice disputes. Maintaining sales ledger and credit control records. Calculating sales ledger reserves for monthly management accounts. Producing reports, statements, and customer account status updates. Assisting with purchase ledger duties and providing cover for the Company Accountant when required....

FM Audit & Health & Safety Manager London Local Authority Partnership | Contract Opportunity We're supporting a respected London local authority partnership to appoint an FM Audit & Health & Safety Manager on an initial 3‑month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a high‑impact assurance role within a complex corporate and operational estate, ideal for an experienced FM or compliance professional who can confidently lead on statutory compliance, health & safety governance, and performance assurance across corporate office and operational environments. 📍 Location Richmond & Wandsworth - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) 💼 Contract Details Rate: £27.46 PAYE / £35.94 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 3 months (extension likely) Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Start: ASAP 🔍 Role Overview The FM Audit & H&S Manager will provide independent assurance across Facilities Management, focusing on...

Working with a respected charity in Leeds, we are recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer on a part time basis for this long term, temporary opportunity. Working closely to support the charities Finance Manager, the successful candidate will ensure accurate record keeping, compliance and regulatory requirements. Maintaining strong financial controls and making informed decisions to support the charity. Working 15-22.5 hours a week in this hybrid role, as a Finance Assistant key duties will include; Maintain accurate financial records using accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier payments Issue sales invoices and monitor income, including grants and donations Manage petty cash and employee expenses Support bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to provide financial guidance Provide administrative support to the finance function as required Assist in the...

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start Location: Near Huntingdon Duration: 6-Month Contract Hours: 40 Hours per Week Working Arrangement: Fully Site-Based Start Date: ASAP Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities. Key Responsibilities Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control. Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions....

Our client, a global training consultancy based in Henley on Thames, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. Due to continued growth, this is an exciting time to join the business. Salary £30,000 per annum plus an excellent benefits package. Working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, this is a hybrid role with 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of accurate financial information, month end reporting, financial analysis and wider business support activities. This role offers exposure across multiple areas of finance within a fast paced and growing organisation. Responsibilities * Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary * Prepare month end journals, schedules and supporting analysis * Assist with balance sheet reconciliations...

Are you an ambitious Finance Analyst looking to develop your career with a leading Facilities Management business? We're recruiting for a Finance Analyst to join a high-performing finance team in Greater London on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business partnering, and performance analysis within a large and dynamic organisation. The Role   As Finance Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making across the business. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Finance Controller with the preparation and consolidation of budgets, forecasts, and business plans. Producing accurate financial reports and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making. Providing meaningful financial insight and interpretation to operational stakeholders. Monitoring...

Finance Transformation Lead / Senior Finance Transformation Consultant (D365 F&O) Overview We are seeking an experienced Finance Transformation professional with a strong accounting foundation and a proven track record of delivering finance transformation programmes using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, bringing deep understanding of finance processes alongside hands-on experience of designing and implementing modern finance operating models within D365 F&O environments. A particular focus will be on the successful introduction and optimisation of Purchase Order (PO) processes and controls as part of wider finance transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities * Lead and support finance transformation programmes centred around Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. * Assess and redesign finance processes to improve efficiency,...

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team in Malvern. This is a temporary position with an immediate start, offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to work closely with the Accounts Manager and the wider finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the accounts payable function. This position would suit someone who is detail-oriented, methodical in their approach, and comfortable working in a fast-paced finance environment. Key Responsibilities Accurately process and input high volumes of purchase invoices onto the accounting system. Maintain and update supplier account records, ensuring all details are correct and up to date. Carry out monthly reconciliations of supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly. Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs in accordance with company procedures. Respond to and...