b Overview /b p Senior Accountant in Bromley Council’s housing financial management team, supporting budgeting, year-end accounts, and subsidy processes. You will help shape housing strategies for temporary accommodation and developments, collaborating with stakeholders to improve financial governance. This is a mission-driven role in a public sector setting, offering impact across housing services and reporting excellence. You will engage with data, dashboards, and guidance to inform management decisions and service delivery. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive pay /li li career average pension scheme /li li flexible working practices /li li Cycle2Work /li li Technology Scheme /li li GymFlex /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead on budget monitoring and annual budget setting for housing, including demand-led areas such as temporary accommodation /li li Close the service’s accounts at year-end and produce thorough workings for RO, RA and other returns to London Councils and grant funding organisations /li li Know-how of housing benefits subsidy and subsidy claims to maximise subsidies and minimise errors /li li Ensure housing developments maximise the Council’s ability to meet client-led demand /li li Manage and lead the development of staff supporting the financial management offer to housing services /li li Respond to Freedom of Information requests and external audit queries in a timely and substantive manner /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li CCAB qualified accountant (consideration given to part qualified) with significant financial management experience at a senior level /li li Strong ability to deep dive into data and present insights through high-quality visualisations (Microsoft Excel and Power BI) and narrative /li li Knowledge of housing development schemes and ability to review financial and operational aspects /li li Familiarity with Housing Revenue Account (HRA) rents, service charges, and operations is beneficial /li li Professional curiosity to triangulate data from disparate sources and draw conclusions /li li High drive and initiative to interpret housing law and legislation for services /li li Enthusiasm for Power BI and turning budget outputs into dashboards /li /ul ul li professional curiosity /li li drive and initiative /li li ability to communicate with managers /li li Microsoft Excel /li li Power BI /li li data analysis /li /ul
Senior Accountant employer: London Borough of Bromley
The London Borough of Bromley is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the community through strategic leadership in pensions governance. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative culture, you will have opportunities for professional growth while working alongside dedicated Councillors and officers. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only provides meaningful work but also a chance to contribute to the future of local governance.
