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Portsmouth City Council

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United Kingdom , Portsmouth

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Finance

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Salary:

39151.00 - 42838.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

The Financial Services team is committed to provide prompt, reliable management information to the Council's managers, supporting strategic decision making and whilst identify risks, challenges and opportunities. The Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate delivers a range of front-line services, including waste management, building maintenance and housing services. The directorate's financial context is complex with oversight of general fund budgets and grants as well as holding the distinct responsibilities for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). This role, suitable for a newly qualified accountant, provides support to the Senior Accountant/Group Accountant enabling them to deliver high quality financial management, advice and accountancy services to key stakeholders. Particularly in relation to the Housing Revenue Account. Key tasks include supporting the HRA Government returns, the annual budget setting and rent-up rating and statutory accounts. In addition, you will support the Councils revenue and capital budgeting and forecasting processes through high quality finance support.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide support to the Senior Accountant/Group Accountant to deliver high quality financial management, advice and accountancy services to key stakeholders
  • Support the HRA Government returns, the annual budget setting and rent-up rating and statutory accounts
  • Support the Councils revenue and capital budgeting and forecasting processes through high quality finance support

Requirements:

  • CCAB qualified and professionally up to date
  • Good organisational and effective prioritising skills
  • Experienced in preparing monthly budget monitoring reports and final annual accounts
  • Computer literate, highly proficient in spreadsheets
  • Ability to use financial information systems and large databases
  • Experience in successfully developing and maintaining financial models
  • Understanding of Local Government services and finance
What we offer:

Hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 2 days a week (pro rata for part time)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

Expiration:
April 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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