Advance Search

Browse CVs

Principal Accountant

Posted a month ago

  • Cartbridge, Surrey
  • Temporary
  • £52,000 to £62,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored

Cedar is partnering with a Local Authority in the South East to recruit a Principal Accountant to join their dynamic Corporate Finance team. The successful candidate will inform strategic decision making, deliver expert financial advice and spearhead budget maintenance, monitoring and control.

Salary: �52,000 - �62,000 per annum

Location: South East

Hybrid Working Pattern: 2-3 days on site per week

Contract Length: 9 months

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on the annual budget setting process.
  • Oversee the preparation of revenue & capital expenditure and income budgets with the Finance Manager.
  • Highlight financial risks and opportunities.
  • Design robust financial models and analytics to determine the financial impact of future service demands and changes in legislation.
  • Seek out alternative funding sources to fill established gaps.
  • Streamline internal process improvements.
  • Assist with the annual account closedown process in compliance with codes of practice and reporting standards.
  • Liaise with external and internal auditors and upkeep accurate audit trails.
  • Mentor and train junior members of staff.

Requirements

  • CCAB or CIMA qualified.
  • Previous experience in a similar role within a Local Authority.