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Principal Accountant

Job Description

Principal Accountant

Location: London

Job Type: Temporary Fixed Term (3 Months)

Salary: £450 umbrella rate per day - 36-hour week

Start Date: ASAP

Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

A Local Authority based in London is looking for a temporary Principal Accountant to join their team on an initial 3-month basis. The post holder will lead on a key area of management or financial accounting and ensure that the council's accounts are compliant with best practice, relevant legislation and codes of practice. They will also support senior managers, implement savings/value for money improvements and provide high quality financial information and financial analysis.

Full job specification available.

Ideal Candidate

  • CCAB qualified or equivalent membership
  • Local Authority/Government finance background essential
  • Experience of working with high level internal and external stakeholders
  • Good communication skills and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.