Principal Accountant

Principal Accountant

We are currently working with a council in the East of England that require an interim Principal Accountant to cover maternity leave.Details:Rate: £500pd Inside IR35Duration: December 2024 initiallyHybrid working in the East of England Key Elements of the role • To be responsible for the year end production of the statement of Accounts – well bits of it and audit queries and Audit support work• To oversee the day-to-day oversight and management of 4 Direct reports o Giving Help support and guidance – where necessary• Oversee Aspects of the treasury function • To identify and improve processes, where appropriate. • All other Business as Usual tasks undertaken by the Permanent member of staff.• Ad hoc requirements Essential Criteria• Must have supported or produced the Statement of Accounts (in a Council)• Understanding of the audit process and the requirements • Dealing and liaising with Auditors and Queries• There will be a requirement to be physically in the office – ‘on occasion’ – for in person meetingso A little more on-site presence is anticipated during year end closedown – to facilitate a ‘smooth’ process and effective closedown and whilst the auditors are physically on site Desirable• Previous experience of Staff management• Previous experience of Treasury function, including the ability to produce a cash flow forecast covering the next 2 or 3 years (we have some big long-term projects)• Collection fund – understanding and working knowledge