Principal Accountant

i-Jobs; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Accountant located in Burton upon Trent. The role includes providing financial advice, managing a team, and contributing to statutory accounts. Candidates must be CCAB or CIMA qualified and have extensive experience in local authority finance. This position offers a pay rate of £28.25 per hour with a contract duration of over 3 months.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in relevant fields.
• Current knowledge of local authority corporate finance.
• Proficient IT skills for financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and technical advice to management.
• Produce Statutory Accounts and manage a team.
• Engage in corporate management accounting.

Skills

Financial advice

Technical support

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualified

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

Overview

Principal Accountant

Location: King Edward Place, DE14 2EB
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay rate: £28.25 per hour
Job Ref: (phone number removed)

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.

Qualifications

• 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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