Principal AccountantLocation: EssexContract: Temporary (6-month initial) Rate: £400 - £450 per day umbrellaStart Date: ASAP*Hybrid Working* Contact:
Job DescriptionService Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Essex for a Principal Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The Principal Accountant will plan and co-ordinate the final accounts process including liaison with external audit Act as the lead advisor on technical accounting, including Collection Fund, Pensions and VAT.
Main Responsibilities
1. Line management responsibility for the Technical Accountant, including one to one review meetings, appraisals, leave booking and work allocation.
2. Support the implementation of policies and strategies for the financial service to support service delivery, value for money and the delivery of the Council's priorities and defined outcomes.
3. Prepare the treasury elements of the statement of accounts in accordance with statutory requirement.
4. Lead in the preparation and publication of the Statement of Accounts including producing notes to the accounts and professional working papers.
5. Contribute to the MTFS in relation to technical areas.
6. Take lead responsibility for technical accounting policies and strategies.
7. Lead on the Collection Fund, Pensions, VAT and any other technical or specialist requirements of the finan...