Principal Accountant – Financial
Addlestone
Contract
£33.96 per hour PAYE or £44.50 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Principal Accountant - Financial
2 days remote, 3 days in the office.
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Due to the expansion of workload created by the imminent reorganisation of local government in Surrey, and the resultant contraction of timeframes in which to deliver significant ambitions under the Council’s Corporate Business Plan, the main purpose of this role will be to provide resilience and capacity at a senior finance level. This may involve the delivery of standalone projects, including in-depth financial analysis and modelling, alongside direct support to the Corporate Head of Finance in the delivery of tasks such as:
* The annual closure of the accounts within prescribed timescales, including the preparation of the published Statement of Accounts and provide guidance, advice and other support to colleagues on any requirements or features within the process
* To act as one of the lead finance contacts for Runnymede in the Surrey Local Government Reorganisation exercise
* Implementation and delivery of its new Financial Management System to ensure a smooth transition to a fit for purpose and efficient system.
* The provision of information and technical advice, including attendance at appropriate groups and meetings on behalf of Runnymede, in connection with the Surrey Local Government Reorganisation to ensure the correct data is supplied and the new authority is set up with the correct financial information, supporting the production of robust budgetary information for the new authority
* Ensure that all aspects of the work of the Council meet the relevant financial statutory requirements and professional codes of practice, particularly those in respect of financial accounting, budgeting, treasury management and taxation activities
* To ensure the Council carries out its financial affairs in a fair, proportionate, and professional manner, by providing clear financial and strategic advice to all stakeholders whilst adhering to statutory and professional regulations in the dealing and reporting of all financial transactions
Worked in a Local District or Borough Council at a deputy s151 officer level
Significant experience in the production of the MTFS and budget development, including modelling demand pressures and other risk-based scenarios
Strong track record in capital strategy and capital programme management and financial modelling for complex investment projects
Recent experience of preparing the statutory Statement of Accounts
Ensuring robust forecasting, technical accounting compliance, and timely delivery of statutory returns
High level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial issues to a wide audience - both internal and external
Hands-on experience across both the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account (HRA), ensuring compliant reporting and accurate reconciliations
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills coupled with the ability to work accurately and methodically to deadlines
Collaborative working across multiple service areas toward common corporate goals
Ability to understand, analyse and interpret complex management and financial data and present it in a format suitable for reporting
Able to write concise reports on complex issues that are understandable at all levels of the organisation.
Effective negotiation and influencing skills
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