Job Title: Principal Accountant
Hourly Rate: £340.83 per day PAYE or £429.00 per day Umbrella
Location: The post will be required to work across two council premises in Brentwood and Rochford
Duration: 3-month temporary contract, with view for further extension thereafter
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Accountant on behalf of our public sector client based in Essex.
Key Duties:
1. Formulate and develop the General Fund and Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme, monitor programmes and produce reports.
2. Oversee and lead on the Treasury Management function, including the management of the Council's cashflows, its banking, money market and capital market transactions.
3. Develop the Capital and Investment Strategy which includes the Treasury Management Strategy.
4. Help develop the HRA's 30-year Business Plan.
5. Plan and coordinate the final accounts process including liaison with external audit.
6. Act as the leader advisor on technical accounting, including Collection Fund, Pensions and VAT.
Key Skills/Knowledge:
1. Sound understanding of public sector (local government) finance and legislation.
2. Knowledge of treasury management.
3. Knowledge of technical areas of local government finance.
4. Experience of dealing with auditors.
5. Proven experience in the production of Annual Statement of Accounts.
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