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Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading public sector organisation in their search for a Principal Accountant to join their Finance team on a permanent basis.
Based in Cheshire, this is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to step into a senior-level role with real strategic influence and impact across the organisation.
Salary/Benefits:- £50,000 - £57,000 per annum (DOE)
- 37 hours per week
- Temporary / temp to perm
- Attractive public sector benefits, including generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement, on-site gym, and free parking
- Lead and develop the Finance Team in delivering services such as statutory accounts, budget setting, and treasury management
- Advise senior officers and stakeholders on strategic and tactical financial issues
- Provide financial insight aligned to corporate strategy and performance planning
- Deputise for the Head of Finance when required
- Oversee financial systems and ensure robust internal controls
- Deliver financial training and support to non-financial managers
- Support external audit relationships and ensure effective financial compliance
- Represent the Finance function on cross-departmental projects
Head of Finance
Ideal experience:- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Strong experience in senior-level financial and staff management
- Knowledge of public sector finance highly desirable
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to present complex financial data to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Self-motivated, with the ability to influence and lead effectively
