Post title: Principal Accountant - Capital
Post number: FN.66175
Salary: £44,711 - £48,710 per year
Directorate/department: Finance
Closing date: 11.59pm, 31 December 2024
Job Description: Applications are invited from a dynamic and forward-thinking CCAB qualified Accountant to provide financial and accounting support across the Council on all aspects of capital accounting.
Primarily, the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the financial information on capital budget setting, capital budget monitoring and reporting, capital expenditure and funding, and year-end statement of accounts closure for those areas.
Ideally, you will have experience and/or knowledge of Local Authority technical accounting specifically in relation to capital. You must have an aptitude for understanding and interpreting changes in accounting standards and the recommended code of practice. You must be an organized and adaptable individual who is able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines in order to meet team objectives and council/statutory timescales and targets.
Applications would be considered from newly qualified accountants and those awaiting final results.
Safeguarding: Within Swansea Council, there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers, and contractors. Further details can be found at Swansea Council Safeguarding.
Location: This position is based at Cardiff Churchill House, Cardiff, CF10 2HH.
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