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Group Accountant (Revenue & Capital)Hertford, SG13 8EQFixed termSalary: £50,011 - £54,189 (inclusive of local weighting)Working Hours: 37Job Category: FinanceClosing date: 07/08/2026We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Group Accountant to join our Finance Team for a fixed one-year contract to cover an internal secondment. Experienced in management accounting, you will manage a small team supporting the Assistant Director for Finance to deliver accurate reporting to management and the Director of Finance to ensure sound governance.What will you be doing?- Leading a small team in producing high-quality revenue and capital monitoring- Production of quarterly monitoring reports to be scrutinised by the Strategic Leadership Team and Councillors- Handling enquiries from budget holders and directors, providing strategic advice on budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes- Promoting strong financial governance and sharing best practice & support on legislative and guidance changes- Identifying, developing and supporting opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of services across the Council, whilst promoting continuous improvementAbout youAs an ideal candidate, you will have:- CCAB qualification or relevant experience and an excellent working knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy- Experience within a busy finance team, with a flexible approach to work, with a keenness to adapt and develop new ideas and initiatives to meet changing work requirements- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)- Enthusiastic and passionate about working in local government- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to accurately summarise and convey complex informationWhat can we offer you?- Opportunities for growth and cross-departmental working, learning new skills and service areas- 26-29 days' annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits- Employee well-being programme- Employee events group- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council- Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime- Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts- Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- Local Government pension scheme- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England- Professional environment where your career path really matters, and your development is supported by the organisationHow to applyFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Street, Assistant Director for Finance.Closing date: 7th August 2026.Interviews will be held on: week commencing 7th September 2026.We, as a council, are ambitious. To find out more about our ambitions and what its like working at East Herts, hear from our employees on our careers site.In accordance with council policy, new appointments will normally be made at the first SCP point of the relevant grade. If, at the offer stage, a candidate can provide clear evidence that their skills and/or experience align with a higher point within the grade, appointment at the next SCP point may be considered. Any such decision must be reviewed and approved by the Director.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.Find out more about our disability confident scheme on our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role title : Senior Finance Officer (Housing Revenue Account)Location : Hybrid, London Borough of Harrow Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NTContract : 6 monthsRate : £400 per day (Umbrella)About the Role:London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support to the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of housing services while supporting strategic decision-making that directly impacts tenants and the Council's long-term housing delivery objectives.Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial advice, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and supporting the effective management of housing income streams, including rent and service charge setting.Key Responsibilities: Provide expert financial analysis and business partnering support across the Housing Revenue Account.Lead and support the annual rent and service charge setting process, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.Deliver accurate financial forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring for housing services.Support strategic financial planning and contribute to long-term housing delivery and investment programmes.Prepare and present financial reports, business cases, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements.Analyse complex financial data and provide insightful recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.Work collaboratively with service managers to improve financial performance and income sustainability.Requirements: Proven experience working within a local authority finance environment, ideally supporting a Housing Revenue Account (HRA).Strong knowledge of HRA accounting, rent setting, service charges, and housing finance regulations.Experience providing business partnering support to senior stakeholders.Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.Strong understanding of local government finance and statutory reporting requirements.Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA desirable).About Us:For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions. We are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big, scary, faceless company; quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be an accredited 'Investor in People,' which is reflected across our business in the length of service and career progression of our employees.Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work, and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station, there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25, and A406.The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.TPBN1_UKTJ