Morgan Law
Interim Principal Financial Accountant
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6 month contract
£500 – £550 per day
Hybrid working – 2 days a week in the London office
About The Client
Morgan Law are seeking an interim Principal Financial Accountant for a Local Authority in the London area.
Accountabilities
- Assisting and motivating a team delivering accounting, systems and capital finance activities
- Maintaining robust financial controls and oversight of key financial processes
- Providing clear, practical advice to senior Finance leaders in a rapidly changing public-sector environment
- Supporting the timely preparation and production of the Council’s Statement of Accounts
- Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the Council, Council entities and with the External Auditor
- Providing technical advice and support to both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the Council
- Maintaining control of the Council’s Balance Sheet to ensure the on-going financial resilience of the Council
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Candidate Requirements
- Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) (E)
- 5 years experience as a Financial Accountant in a local authority setting and a deep knowledge of statutory accounting requirements (E)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Immediately available for work
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Equality & Diversity Statement
Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate’s merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.
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