Principal Accountant
Posted 6 days ago
- Warwick, Warwickshire
- Contract
- Sponsored
- Expires In 23 days
Principal Accountant – Local Authority
Location: CV43 4UL
Start date: ASAP
Contract duration: 12+ months
Working hours: Mon – Fri, 08:45 – 17:15, 37 hours per week
Pay rate: £28.43 per hour
As Principal Accountant, you will:
Lead the preparation and monitoring of Council budgets.
Ensure timely and accurate production of statutory Final Accounts.
Advise senior officers and Members on key financial decisions.
Manage and mentor a small finance team.
Act as the lead on a specialist portfolio (e.g. Treasury, HRA, Systems or Projects).
What we're looking for:
CCAB qualification (or significant relevant experience with part-qualification).
A deep understanding of public sector finance and legislative codes.
Strong analytical, IT, and spreadsheet skills.
Excellent communication – able to translate complex financial data into clear advice.
Experience managing people and projects
Location: CV43 4UL
Start date: ASAP
Contract duration: 12+ months
Working hours: Mon – Fri, 08:45 – 17:15, 37 hours per week
Pay rate: £28.43 per hour
As Principal Accountant, you will:
Lead the preparation and monitoring of Council budgets.
Ensure timely and accurate production of statutory Final Accounts.
Advise senior officers and Members on key financial decisions.
Manage and mentor a small finance team.
Act as the lead on a specialist portfolio (e.g. Treasury, HRA, Systems or Projects).
What we're looking for:
CCAB qualification (or significant relevant experience with part-qualification).
A deep understanding of public sector finance and legislative codes.
Strong analytical, IT, and spreadsheet skills.
Excellent communication – able to translate complex financial data into clear advice.
Experience managing people and projects