Principal Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Contract to start ASAP until 28-12-26 with a possible extension.
Responsibilities
Play a key role in designing implementing and controlling processes to prepare, report and monitor the Council's budgets.
This ensuring expenditure, income levels, and Council Tax/Housing Rents/Capital Financing be determined by the Council in accordance with current legislation requirements, financial constraints, and statutory returns.
Responsible for the production of the Council's Final Accounts within agreed timetables and strict statutory deadlines. Interpreting and implementing the implications of any changes to the accounting standards required to prepare the annual Statement of Accounts.
Advising the Head of Finance and Strategic Finance Manager on these. Design, compile and produce the Statements of Accounts, in accordance with the statutory accounting standards.
Design, produce and continually enhance detailed working papers, to the highest standards required by external audit.
Secure the completeness and accuracy of all the information disclosed to external audit's satisfaction so as to achieve an unqualified audit opinion within statutory deadlines.
Play a key role in the development of accounting and budgetary systems in order to enhance the provision of financial services as a support service and strengthen the financial management of the Council. Lead on various system upgrades etc. as required.
In conjunction with other Senior Finance Officers, provide a first point of contact with Central Government and other external organisations, such as the External Auditors, and major suppliers e.g. the Council's Bank and key Software Suppliers.
A key member of the Accountancy Services' Management Team, contributing to the development of the Service and Team Operational Plans, commenting upon the draft Service Plan and proposed TOP.
Take responsibility for the areas under their specialism ensuring delivery within timescales.
Overall management of the staff under the direct control of the postholder, planning, training and reviewing their performance to enable them to reach their full potential and to achieve the most effective and efficient use of resources for the Section.
This will maintain a high-quality service.
To be a Financial Advisor to Members and Officers at all levels of seniority across the Council. Attendances at meetings of Committees as necessary Participate on working Parties, Project Teams, Corporate Groups, etc. as a senior financial advisor.
Evaluating and advising on the financial effects of proposals and ensuring that decisions are made in the light of full knowledge of the financial implications for the Council.
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