Principal Accountant

Principal Accountant. A local authority is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Accountant to deliver a comprehensive financial management and accountancy service across the organisation.

• Leading and supporting budget monitoring and forecasting processes
• Assisting with the annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy
• Producing and supporting year-end accounts and statutory returns
• Liaising with internal and external auditors
• Providing financial guidance on projects, initiatives and service planning
• Supporting committee reports and financial compliance
• Supervising and supporting finance team staff
• Bank administration, BACS and payment responsibilities

• CCAB qualified accountant
• Strong accountancy and financial management background
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and annual accounts
• Ability to interpret complex financial legislation and explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Local government finance experience
• CIPFA qualification
• Experience with capital accounting, treasury management, VAT, payroll or council tax/business rates

• Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Friday - 8:30am to 4:45pm

This role is fully office based initially, with hybrid working potentially considered in the future for the right candidate.