Principal Accountant – Local Government FP&A (Hybrid)

Colbern Limited; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Accountant to manage annual accounts and guide financial processes. This role requires significant expertise in local government finance, including budget development and statutory reporting. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills to present complex issues clearly and work collaboratively across departments. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, balancing remote work with office presence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a local district or borough council at deputy s151 officer level.
• Significant experience in budget development and financial modelling.
• Recent experience of preparing the statutory Statement of Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Annual closure of the accounts, preparation of Statement of Accounts.
• Act as lead finance contact for Surrey Local Government Reorganisation.
• Implement and oversee new Financial Management System.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

A financial services consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Accountant to manage annual accounts and guide financial processes. This role requires significant expertise in local government finance, including budget development and statutory reporting. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills to present complex issues clearly and work collaboratively across departments. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, balancing remote work with office presence.