Finance

About
the sector

Interim finance professionals for local authorities and housing associations, from Management Accountant to Director of Finance.

Finance teams underpin every local authority service, ensuring financial stability, statutory compliance and the effective use of public funds. They do this in a demanding environment, balancing rising demand against budget pressures and funding constraints, which puts a premium on strong financial oversight and commercial awareness.

When a finance team needs specialist cover, a statutory reporting deadline is approaching, or a S151 role needs filling at short notice, we supply experienced interims who bring both technical expertise and strategic support. We work across the full breadth of public sector finance, from day-to-day service delivery to long-term organisational strategy.

Roles we recruit across Finance

HRA
Statutory Accounts
Financial Planning
Collection Fund
Capital and Treasury Accounting
S151 / D151 Officers
Service Charge Accountants
ERP/Systems Accountants

Why Park Avenue

We connect interims with public sector finance teams across the country using an established network of contractors, providing candidates from Director of Finance level down to Management Accountant. Because we focus on the local authority and housing association sphere, the people we introduce understand the statutory and regulatory context they are stepping into, and they hit the ground with a genuine sense of the pressure a finance team is under.

We have helped over 200 local authorities hire interim talent. We talk through your brief before anyone goes forward, so you meet people who fit the role and the deadline.

For candidates

If you are a public sector finance professional looking for your next contract, from qualified accountant to S151 officer, we should talk. We match you to roles that suit your level and specialism across local authorities and housing associations nationwide, and we keep you properly informed rather than leaving you guessing. Browse our live roles or register your CV.

Meet the team