Principal Accountant - HRA and Housing

Location: London Borough (Hybrid Working - 2 Days per Week in the Office)Rate: £400-£450 per dayContract: InterimWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Accountant - HRA and 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 and service improvements across the housing function.Essential Requirements:Proven experience working within a local authority finance environment.Strong knowledge of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) accounting and housing finance.Experience of budget management, financial reporting and statutory accounts.Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and service managers.Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.CCAB qualification (or equivalent) preferred.What''s on ..... full job details .....