Service Care Solutions
Principal Accountant
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Principal Accountant
Location: Remote (Warwickshire office)
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £550 per day umbrella / £478.60 PAYE Inclusive / £427.05 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Contact: rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Warwickshire for a Principal Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will play a key role in the overall financial management; planning, directing and controlling the preparation and monitoring of statutory financial tasks, ensuring integrity and aiding decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the preparation, monitoring and reporting of revenue and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with legislation and Council requirements.
- Manage the annual Statement of Accounts process, including statutory reporting, accounting standards and liaison with External Audit.
- Provide high-level financial advice to senior officers and Members, supporting effective financial decision-making across the Council.
- Lead on a specialist area such as Treasury Management, Housing, financial systems, budget setting or strategic projects.
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Candidate Criteria
- CCAB qualified accountant with 3+ years’ post-qualification public sector experience, or significant relevant experience with Senior AAT or part-qualified CCAB status.
- Strong knowledge of local government finance, accounting standards and statutory Codes of Practice.
- Proven experience using financial management systems and complex spreadsheets, with a strong focus on accuracy and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with experience working with senior officers, Members, External Audit and other key stakeholders.
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If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email rachel.burgess@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive compensation for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
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