Group Accountant - Housing and Regerenation

Full time | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 22/05/2026

Job Information

City Hackney

Province Hackney

Postal Code E2

Job Description

6 - 7 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide strategic and operational financial support to service divisions within Housing and Regeneration, acting as the lead finance professional on all management accounting matters. The postholder will oversee key aspects of the annual budget cycle, provide high-quality financial advice to senior managers and stakeholders, and manage a small finance team to ensure effective financial planning, control and reporting across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the annual budget cycle, including budget setting, budget monitoring and year-end accounts closure for revenue and capital budgets.
• Provide hi...