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Principal Accountant

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£51,099 - £61,347 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Principal Accountant position is located in London and is a permanent role with a salary range of £51,099 - £61,347 per annum.
  • The successful candidate will support the Strategic Finance Manager and Finance Managers in delivering the Statement of Accounts and providing technical financial advice.
  • Candidates must be CCAB qualified, preferably CIPFA, and have experience in a Technical/Corporate Accounting role within a Local Authority.
  • Experience in supporting the Statement of Accounts process and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
  • The position offers a flexible start date and hybrid working, requiring one day per week in the office.

Principal Accountant Location: LondonContract: Permanent Rate: £51,099 - £61,347 per annumStart Date: Flexible*Hybrid Working - One day per week in office* Contact:

Job DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in London for a Principal Accountant to join their Corporate Finance team on a permanent basis. The postholder will support the Strategic Finance Manager and Finance Managers for Revenue in providing sound technical advice and supporting the delivery of the Statement of Accounts.

Main Responsibilities

  • Providing technical financial advice across the council
  • Supporting the delivery of the Statement of Accounts, and working with internal and external audit
  • Ensuring strong policies and procedures are in place to deliver sound financial practices and controls
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and modernisation
  • Support preparations for the implementation of the new finance system

CandidateCriteria

  • CCAB Qualified Accountant, CIPFA Preferred
  • Experience of working within a Technical/Corporate Accounting role in a Local Authority environment.
  • Experience of supporting the Statement of Accounts process including working with internal and external audit.
  • Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on or email

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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.