Principal Accountant

Location: King Edward Place, DE14 2EB

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay rate: £ 28.25 per hour

Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Provide financial and technical advice and support to budget holders and Senior Management.

Contribute significantly to the production of the Statutory Accounts.

Manage and oversee a team, ensuring effective performance and development.

Engage in corporate management accounting within local government, including in-year monitoring and budget setting.

Person Specification

CCAB or CIMA qualified with extensive relevant post-qualification experience.

Current and in-depth knowledge of local authority corporate finance, including accounting codes of practice and related legislation/regulations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, suitable for providing advice and/or information to senior officers and members.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Sound practical experience in accounting and budgeting in a local authority environment.

Proficient IT skills to support financial management and reporting.

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