Principal Finance Officer

Westmorland and Furness Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body in Penrith is seeking a Principal Finance Officer to join its Finance Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering financial services, maintaining accounting records, and preparing financial reports. Qualified CCAB Accountants or AAT qualified individuals with at least five years of experience are encouraged to apply. The Council offers a competitive pension scheme, enhanced leave, and various perks, promoting a supportive and dynamic workplace environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accountancy experience.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Strong collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Thriving Places Directorate.
• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Fully qualified CCAB Accountant or AAT qualified

Job description

About this opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Finance Officer to join our friendly, supportive, and dynamic Finance Team. OurFinance Officersprovide essential, flexible financial support across a wide range of Council services. In this role, you will provide support for Thriving Places Directorate, delivering professional financial services to managers throughout the Council. You will consult on their financial needs, provide recommendations, and propose strategies to enhance service delivery and financial performance. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records and preparing financial statements, grant claims, statistical returns, and other reports, all within the required deadlines.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic accountants who are committed to supporting the Council with its goal of achieving financial sustainability. The ideal candidates will be fully qualified CCAB Accountants or AAT qualified with at least five years of relevant accountancy experience.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to work accurately under pressure, collaborate effectively as part of a team, and demonstrate initiative.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)