Principal Accountant - Local Authority

Location: CV43 4UL

Start date: ASAP

Contract duration: 12+ months

Working hours: Mon - Fri, 08:45 - 17:15, 37 hours per week

Pay rate: £28.43 per hour

As Principal Accountant, you will:

Lead the preparation and monitoring of Council budgets.

Ensure timely and accurate production of statutory Final Accounts.

Advise senior officers and Members on key financial decisions.

Manage and mentor a small finance team.

Act as the lead on a specialist portfolio (e.g. Treasury, HRA, Systems or Projects).

What we're looking for:

CCAB qualification (or significant relevant experience with part-qualification).

A deep understanding of public sector finance and legislative codes.

Strong analytical, IT, and spreadsheet skills.

Excellent communication - able to translate complex financial data into clear advice.

Experience managing people and projects