Financial Accountant; HRA

Financial Accountant (HRA)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Reply with your CV and availability and I'll brief you fully on the team, expectations, and interview process.

Contact:
Herman Balbaera