Principal Accountant

Principal Accountant

We are currently working with a council in the East of England that require an interim Principal Accountant to cover maternity leave.

Details:
Rate: £500pd Inside IR35
Duration: December 2024 initially
Hybrid working in the East of England
 
Key Elements of the role 
• To be responsible for the year end production of the statement of Accounts – well bits of it and audit queries and Audit support work
• To oversee the day-to-day oversight and management of 4 Direct reports 
o Giving Help support and guidance – where necessary
• Oversee Aspects of the treasury function 
• To identify and improve processes, where appropriate. 
• All other Business as Usual tasks undertaken by the Permanent member of staff.
• Ad hoc requirements
 
Essential Criteria
• Must have supported or produced the Statement of Accounts (in a Council)
• Understanding of the audit process and the requirements 
• Dealing and liaising with Auditors and Queries
• There will be a requirement to be physically in the office – ‘on occasion’ – for in person meetings
o A little more on-site presence is anticipated during year end closedown – to facilitate a ‘smooth’ process and effective closedown and whilst the auditors are physically on site
 
Desirable
• Previous experience of Staff management
• Previous experience of Treasury function, including the ability to produce a cash flow forecast covering the next 2 or 3 years (we have some big long-term projects)
• Collection fund – understanding and working knowledge