Principal Accountant

North Tyneside Council; New York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Principal Accountant to provide financial insights and strategic guidance to enhance decision-making. The successful candidate will act as a finance business partner, report to the Finance Manager, and assist the Senior Leadership Team with financial advice. This role requires a relevant professional qualification and experience managing diverse teams in a Local Authority context.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have experience of managing diverse teams.
• Must maintain a relevant professional qualification.
• Should have up-to-date continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial insights and strategic guidance.
• Provide professional advice to senior leadership.
• Facilitate effective decision-making within the Authority.

Skills

Financial insights and analysis

Local Authority accounting regulations

Leadership and team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

North Tyneside's Finance team is seeking a Principal Accountant to act as a finance business partner, providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic guidance to support decision-making within the Authority. The role reports to the Finance Manager as part of the finance leadership team and provides finance leadership and planning to assist the Authority's Section 151 Officer and Head of Finance in delivering statutory financial requirements. It involves senior-level professional advice and support to facilitate effective decision-making and to provide guidance to the Senior Leadership Team on financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Act as a finance business partner, delivering financial insights, analysis, and strategic guidance to support decision-making within the Authority.
• Report to the Finance Manager as part of the finance leadership team.
• Provide finance leadership and planning to assist the Authority\'s Section 151 Officer and Head of Finance in delivering statutory financial requirements.
• Operate at a senior level within the Authority, offering professional advice, support, and guidance to support effective decision making.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Senior Leadership Team on financial matters.
• Apply knowledge of Local Authority accounting regulations and practice, particularly relating to final accounts, budgeting, and budget monitoring.
• Maintain a relevant professional qualification and up-to-date continuing professional development.
• Ideally have experience of managing diverse, multi-disciplinary, specialist teams and possess the ability to influence, develop, motivate, and successfully drive behavioural change.

About North Tyneside Council

Why North Tyneside Council? Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career here is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Together, we\'re crafting a workplace built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work somewhere to effect positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody\'s business.

Reasonable adjustments: If you require a reasonable adjustment to support you in the recruitment process or in the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not affect the likelihood of interview or employment.

Additional Information

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan: In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency with targets to reduce the carbon footprint of council operations and the borough. We recognise our role in helping to limit climate change and seek collaboration with residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors, and applicants and staff to create a sustainable borough.