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Butler Rose is delighted to be working alongside our public sector client based in Harrow. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Service Accountant to join their Finance Division. This is a contract role until 16th January 2026, with hybrid arrangement (2 days in office), and will pay up to £450 a day PAYE.

You will manage the full budget cycle-revenue and capital-from preparation through to monitoring and closure, ensuring best practices in financial governance and professional integrity. This role includes line management of a Senior Finance Officer.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead financial support for Housing (GF) and Regeneration services
* Collaborate with and support Heads of Service on budget forecasting and monitoring
* Monitor financial performance against the Council's revenue and capital budgets
* Provide strategic financial insight and leadership within a Finance Business Partnering capacity.

What We're Looking For:
* A qualified accountant with Local Government experience, who is proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
* A strong team player with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Demonstrates resilience, results-driven mindset, and the ability to quickly grasp tasks with minimal direction
* Proven track record of success in a similar local government finance role

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.