Principle Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Principal Accountant for a temporary contract with a Local Authority in Bradford. The successful candidate will have local authority accountancy experience and be responsible for delivering key financial reports, promoting governance, and collaborating with various teams. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements with a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA).
• Proven experience in financial management and business partnering.
• Strong understanding of local government finance and public sector regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in revenue monitoring and prepare financial reports for Directors.
• Deliver timely financial information to support business needs.
• Promote strong financial governance and contribute to the Finance Business Partnering team.

Skills

Local authority accountancy experience

Financial management

Business partnering

Analysis and presentation of financial data

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

CIPFA

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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.