Principal Accountant

Devon County Council; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking a Principal Accountant for their Integrated Adult Social Care Finance Team. The successful candidate will manage strategic budgets and improve financial systems. This full-time, 6-month internal position supports the leadership team in enhancing service efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management at a strategic level.
• Ability to communicate confidently and fluently in English.
• Passion for improving financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic budget management for Adult Social Care.
• Lead a financial management service for Senior Leaders.
• Organize and develop a comprehensive finance function.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Management

Financial Modeling

Fluent Communication

Job description

Job description

Fixed Term / Secondment (6 Months)

Full Time 37 hours per week

INTERNAL ONLY (DCC Employees Only)

We are excited to announce an internal opportunity for a financial professional to join our Integrated Adult Social Care Finance Team as a Principal Accountant. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for six months.

The role will support strategic budget management for Adult Social Care, working closely with the Senior Management Team and Senior Leaders. Contributing to improvements in systems and processes will be a key aspect of this role.

The post holder will lead a financial management service at a strategic level for Senior Leaders and organize, develop, and deliver a comprehensive finance function. The role includes ensuring systems and processes are in place for financial modeling.

If you are passionate about financial management and eager to contribute to the success of our Adult Social Care services, we encourage you to apply. For more information about this role, please contact Lisa Evans, Head Accountant, or Helen Leighton, Deputy Head Accountant.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, part-time, and condensed hours.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
• This role requires confident and fluent communication in English.
• Personal data collected will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more about working for Devon, visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For guidance, visit Work in the UK - GOV.UK.