Interim Principal Accountant (Place)

Morgan Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Principal Accountant for a local authority in London. This role involves ensuring compliance with the financial strategy, identifying budget savings, and providing high-quality financial advice. The ideal candidate will be CCAB or CIMA qualified with strong experience in local authority finance. This position offers a 6-month contract at £500 per day, requiring 2-3 days a week on-site presence.

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance/accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Strong strategic financial business partner experience in a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met.
• Identify savings within the financial budget to support the MTFP.
• Assist in the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

CCAB or CIMA Qualification

Job description

Interim Principal Accountant - (Place)

Local Government

• 6 month contract
• £500 per day
• 2-3 days a week on site

About the client

Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Principal Accountant (Place) for a local authority in London.

Accountabilities

• Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met
• Identify savings within the financial budget to support the medium-term financial plan (MTFP)
• Assisting in the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the "Place and NED" directorate, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial regulations
• Respond to information requests quickly and accurately
• Providing high quality professional advice on the financial implications of corporate proposals and drafting financial comments within committee reports to inform decision making.
• Provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required
• Provide specialist technical advice relating to their areas of responsibility
• Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money
• Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service

Candidate Requirements

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong "Place" and "Environment" experience working in a local authority (E)
• Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E)