Principal Accountant - Hybrid, Flexible Hours

New Start; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Occupational pension scheme

Training/development opportunities

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council in Clitheroe is seeking a Principal Accountant to lead the preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for multiple services. The role requires a qualified accountant (ideally CIPFA or CCAB) with strong communication skills to explain complex financial information to colleagues across teams.

Initial induction on site with hybrid working two days per week for full-time staff; benefits include flexible hours, generous leave, pension,

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in budgeting and final accounts.
• Ability to communicate complex information to non-finance colleagues.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor capital and revenue budgets.
• Prepare and monitor final accounts for services.
• Provide advice on government legislation accounting issues.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Communication of complex information

Education

CIPFA CCAB qualification

Job description

Ribble Valley Borough Council in Clitheroe is seeking a Principal Accountant to lead the preparation and monitoring of capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for multiple services. The role requires a qualified accountant (ideally CIPFA or CCAB) with strong communication skills to explain complex financial information to colleagues across teams.

Initial induction on site with hybrid working two days per week for full-time staff; benefits include flexible hours, generous leave, pension,