Job Description

Salary

42,708 - 45,718

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Date posted

07/07/2025

Job reference

1824



Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of #TeamCBC!

We are looking for a passionate individual who is customer focused, a team player and wants help improve our local communities in Charnwood.

The Council is recruiting for a Group Accountant - Housing F331.

About the Role

Charnwood Borough Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Housing Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a key role in supporting the financial management of our Housing Service (General Fund and Housing Revenue Account), helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality housing services to our tenants and residents.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Housing and Finance teams to provide expert financial advice, support budget setting and monitoring, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on the preparation and monitoring of the HRA budget and business plan

Provide financial support and insight to housing managers and heads of service

Ensure compliance with the Local Government Finance Act, CIPFA codes, and other relevant regulations

Prepare year-end HRA accounts and support the external audit process

Contribute to rent setting, service charge reviews, and long-term financial modelling

Assist in the development of financial strategies to support service improvement and sustainability

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

A qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or actively studying towards qualification

Experienced in local government finance, ideally with knowledge of the HRA and housing services

Skilled in financial planning, budget monitoring, and financial reporting

A confident communicator, able to explain complex financial information clearly and concisely

Proficient in using financial systems and Excel to analyse and present data effectively

Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking council committed to delivering excellent housing services across Charnwood.

The benefits of working with us:

Agile working for many roles

Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays

Most services are closed over Christmas

Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

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