Principal Finance Officer - WMF2471e

Cumbria County Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Principal Finance Officer to join their dynamic Finance Team. The successful candidate will provide essential financial support across various Council services and will be responsible for consulting on financial needs, maintaining accurate records, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should be fully qualified CCAB Accountants or AAT qualified with at least five years of relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the Council's financial sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible interview options

Visa sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant accountancy experience.
• Commitment to supporting financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Thriving Places Directorate.
• Consult on financial needs and provide recommendations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare financial statements.

Skills

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Team collaboration

Demonstrating initiative

Education

Fully qualified CCAB Accountant or AAT qualified

Job description

We are seeking a Principal Finance Officer to join our friendly, supportive, and dynamic Finance Team. Our Finance Officers provide 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!

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Visa Sponsorship

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK .

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.