Principal Financial Accountant

Adecco; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Barking is seeking a Principal Financial Accountant to manage the year-end accounts and ensure compliance with financial reporting regulations. The role requires overseeing financial accounting processes, maintaining data integrity, and contributing to the production of the annual Statement of Accounts. This position offers a competitive daily pay rate and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the year-end accounts closure process.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance.
• Ability to lead and maintain financial data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage year-end accounts closure process and ensure compliance.
• Lead the development and maintenance of financial reports.
• Contribute to the production of the annual Statement of Accounts.

Job description

Client

Local Authority in Barking

Job Title

Principal Financial Accountant

Pay Rate

£550 DAILY UMBRELLA

Hours

35 hours Mon to Fri (09 : 00 : AM - 05 : 00 : PM)

Duration

Initial 3 month Contract

Location

Hybrid Working- 3 days a week office based in Barking Town Hall

Description

Responsible for :

Manage the year-end accounts closure process and lead on the integrity, accuracy and transparency of the Council’s financial reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and professional standards. The role supports robust financial governance and continuous improvement by overseeing financial accounting processes, systems, VAT compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Specific Accountabilities of the Role :

• Maintain accurate and meaningful financial data through regular data integrity reviews, system reconciliations and cleansing of the chart of accounts, balance sheet and trial balance.
• Lead the closure of accounts process, develop and maintain financial reports, processes and timetables to complete the year-end reporting cycle.
• Contribute to the production of the annual Statement of Accounts, including Group Accounts and Whole of Government Accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, accounting standards and audit requirements.

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