Principal Accountant (Hybrid) - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working hours

generous leave entitlement

occupational pension scheme

training/development opportunities and

cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council invites applications for a Principal Accountant. The role focuses on preparing and monitoring capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for diverse services, with advisory support to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on government accounting changes.

The post requires a qualified accountant (CIPFA or CCAB), with strong communication skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team to deliver key projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIPFA or CCAB membership.
• Experience in budgeting and final accounts.
• Ability to communicate complex information to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for a range of services.
• Provide assistance and advice to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on the impact of changes in government legislation accounting issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CIPFA qualified or CCAB

Job description

Ribble Valley Borough Council invites applications for a Principal Accountant. The role focuses on preparing and monitoring capital and revenue budgets and final accounts for diverse services, with advisory support to the Director of Resources and Head of Financial Services on government accounting changes.

The post requires a qualified accountant (CIPFA or CCAB), with strong communication skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team to deliver key projects.