Principal Accountant

i-Jobs; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Accountant to lead the preparation and monitoring of Council budgets. In this role, you will ensure the timely and accurate production of statutory Final Accounts, advise senior officers on key financial decisions, and manage a small finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a CCAB qualification or equivalent experience, a deep understanding of public sector finance, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a vital role.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualification or significant relevant experience.
• Deep understanding of public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and monitoring of Council budgets.
• Ensure timely production of statutory Final Accounts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Spreadsheet Skills

Education

CCAB Qualification

Job description

Location: CV43 4UL
Start date: ASAP
Contract duration: 12+ months
Working hours: Mon Fri, 08 15, 37 hours per week
Pay rate: £28.43 per hour

As Principal Accountant, you will:

• Lead the preparation and monitoring of Council budgets.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of statutory Final Accounts.
• Advise senior officers and Members on key financial decisions.
• Manage and mentor a small finance team.
• Act as the lead on a specialist portfolio (e.g. Treasury, HRA, Systems or Projects).

What we're looking for:

• CCAB qualification (or significant relevant experience with part-qualification).
• A deep understanding of public sector finance and legislative codes.
• Strong analytical, IT, and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent communication able to translate complex financial data into clear advice.
• Experience managing people and projects.