Principal Accountant

North East Jobs; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Council of Sunderland seeks a Principal Accountant to join their Finance team. This key role involves providing financial leadership to multiple organizations and supporting significant development programs in the area. Candidates must possess strong financial management skills and the ability to navigate complex financial scenarios within a dynamic organization. A commitment to service improvement and excellent communication abilities are essential. For further details or to apply, visit northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil.

Qualifications

• Experienced accountant with a background in public sector finance.
• Ability to provide sound financial advice and guidance.
• Experience in a commercially focused organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance role for various development companies.
• Provide sound financial management and produce statutory accounts.
• Support the Economy and Place Directorate and ensure continuous service improvement.

Skills

Financial leadership

Technical financial reporting

Excellent communication skills

Complex scenario analysis

Education

ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Closed for applications on 23/06/2025 23:59

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Job Category:

Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement

Vacancy ID:

282331

Employment Location:

City Hall, Sunderland

Number of posts:

1

23 Jun

Further Information

Previous applicants need not apply

Due to an internal promotion we are looking to appoint an experienced and skilled accountant to fulfil the role of Principal Accountant within the Financial Management service. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, the postholder will provide the lead finance role to the City Councils wholly owned development company, Siglion Developments LLP, investment company Siglion Investments LLP and the City Councils joint venture company, International Advanced Manufacturing Park LLP (IAMP). In addition, the role will also provide financial management support to the Economy and Place Directorate.

Siglion Developments LLP is an ambitious development company, focusing upon strategic developments sites at Riverside, Potters Hill and Sunniside, set up to carry out a regeneration programme which will support the transformation of Sunderland.

Siglion Investments LLP is an investment property portfolio company.
IAMP is a development joint venture between South Tyneside and Sunderland City Council. IAMP was set up to deliver a world-class fully serviced manufacturing park with a pipeline of skilled employees trained to the needs of businesses now and in the future.

This is not an ordinary accountancy role. In addition to supporting the Economy and Place Directorate the successful candidate will play a key part in providing sound financial management, the production of statutory accounts and support to the companies and their Board.
The successful candidate must be capable of providing financial leadership in a commercially focused organisation and must have the ability to understand technical financial reporting requirements alongside project development, appraisal and support. In addition, the successful candidate must be capable of providing sound financial advice and guidance in a large dynamic organisation, with a commitment to continuous service improvement in support of the Council’s strategic objectives.

The ability to consider complex scenarios and work through their financial implications in addition to excellent communication skills are a must, as is the ability to foster productive and inclusive working relationships within Siglion, the Finance Service and the wider Council.

You will be joining a finance team that is well regarded internally and externally, and a Council with a renewed focus to lead the City forward.

For an informal discussion please contact Claire Emmerson, Assistant Director of Finance on 07766 361591 or email [e-mail]

Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil

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Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

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