Hybrid Principal Accountant: Budget & Final Accounts Lead

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council seeks a Principal Accountant to manage capital and revenue budgets and final accounts across services. The role supports the Director of Resources and the Head of Financial Services, advising on financial legislation and accounting matters.

The post offers hybrid working following induction, with a flexible hours policy, generous leave, and access to an occupational pension, training, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIPFA or CCAB designation.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.
• Provides assistance and advice to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in Government legislation and accounting issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CIPFA qualification

CCAB qualification

Job description

Ribble Valley Borough Council seeks a Principal Accountant to manage capital and revenue budgets and final accounts across services. The role supports the Director of Resources and the Head of Financial Services, advising on financial legislation and accounting matters.

The post offers hybrid working following induction, with a flexible hours policy, generous leave, and access to an occupational pension, training, and development opportunities.