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We are seeking a Principal Accountant to join our welcoming and well-respected Finance Team.
About the role
The Principal Accountant will lead on the preparation and audit of the statement of accounts, and manage the treasury management, finance systems, payroll, insurance and VAT functions and provide a high quality, responsive and efficient finance service to the Council.
This role will provide a professional lead within Finance, maintaining awareness and knowledge of relevant legislation, financial reporting standards, best practice and new developments.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience of working in local government and good knowledge of Codes of Practice.
You will be able to effectively communicate at all levels, and display and promote the Council’s values and behaviours.
You will have the ability to lead, motivate, influence and develop within the team and beyond.
About us
Stroud District Council is a great place to work. We are a friendly, welcoming team, passionate about the work that we do to make a positive difference for the communities we serve.We place our communities at the heart of everything we do, and work to continuously improve the services we provide for our residents, tenants and businesses. We care about each other too and are known for our positive approach to flexible working, our family-friendly policies, and our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Lucy Clothier, Accountancy Manager at lucy.clothier@stroud.gov.uk
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasmwe provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information :
https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children.Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place.It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious.To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website:
Stroud District – The Natural Place
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Government Administration
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