Principle Accountant

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in Bradford is seeking a Principal Accountant for a 3-month temporary position. The role requires extensive local authority accountancy experience, providing financial reports and governance while working in a hybrid setup. The qualified candidate should have excellent financial analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must have local authority accountancy experience.
• Strong understanding of local government finance and public sector regulations.
• Experience preparing or analysing year-end accounts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in revenue monitoring and prepare financial reports.
• Recommend business solutions that promote best value and manage risk.
• Work collaboratively with non-financial staff.

Skills

Local authority accountancy experience

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Analysing financial data

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)

Job description

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Bradford who are looking to recruit an experienced Principal Accountant to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Role: Principal Accountant.
Location: Bradford
Rate: £24.08 to £27.82 per hour (PAYE exc.) / £26.98 to £31.28 per hour (Umbrella/LTD)
Contract: 3 months on going.
Working: Hybrid (2/3 per week in office)

Role Overview:

• MUST have local authority accountancy experience
• Assist in revenue monitoring and prepare financial reports for Directors and senior teams.
• Deliver accurate, relevant, and timely financial information to support business needs.
• Apply professional judgement to recommend business solutions that promote best value and manage risk.
• Develop and improve financial service delivery aligned to business needs.
• Promote strong financial governance and contribute to the wider Finance Business Partnering team.
• Work collaboratively with non-financial staff to build financial understanding and capability.
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA)
• Proven experience in financial management and business partnering
• Strong understanding of local government finance and public sector regulations.
• Skilled in analysing and presenting complex financial data.
• Experience preparing or analysing year-end accounts.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems; able to build and manipulate spreadsheet models.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing or supporting people.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on01772 208969or [e-mail].

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.