Principle Accountant

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

Job summary

A well-respected local authority in Bradford seeks an experienced Principal Accountant for a three-month hybrid role. This position entails revenue monitoring, financial reporting, and enhancing service quality within the financial governance framework. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with a strong background in managing financial processes within public sector contexts.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Comprehensive range of benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or CIPFA.
• Proven experience in financial management and business partnering.
• Strong understanding of local government finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in revenue monitoring and prepare financial reports.
• Deliver accurate, relevant, and timely financial information.
• Promote strong financial governance.

Skills

Financial management

Business partnering

Stakeholder engagement

Analysing financial data

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

CIPFA

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 on 01772 208969 or email [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.

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• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Salford Quays; Leeds/Hybrid (work from home / office)