Principal Accountant: Hybrid Budget & Final Accounts Lead

Brentwood Borough Council; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Brentwood Borough Council is seeking a Principal Accountant to manage capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services. You will report to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services and advise on government changes in accounting issues.

Ideally CIPFA qualified (or CCAB) with experience in a multi-disciplinary team, you will communicate complex finance information to non-finance colleagues and contribute to a busy, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIPFA or CCAB qualification.
• Experience in preparing and monitoring capital and revenue budgets and final accounts.
• Ability to communicate complex information to finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for services.
• Provide assistance and advice to Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on legislation impact.
• Work with others to deliver shared financial outcomes.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Budgeting & reporting

Stakeholder communication

CIPFA CCAB preferred

Education

CIPFA qualification or CCAB

Job description

Brentwood Borough Council is seeking a Principal Accountant to manage capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services. You will report to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services and advise on government changes in accounting issues.

Ideally CIPFA qualified (or CCAB) with experience in a multi-disciplinary team, you will communicate complex finance information to non-finance colleagues and contribute to a busy, collaborative team environment.