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Interim Principal Accountant - (Place)
Local Government
- 6 month contract
- 500 per day
- 2-3 days a week on site
About the client
Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Principal Accountant (Place) for a local authority in London.
Accountabilities
- Ensuring the requirements of the Council's financial strategy are met
- To identify savings within the financial budget to support the medium-term financial plan (MTFP)
- Assisting in the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the "Place and NED" directorate, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial regulations
- Respond to information requests quickly and accurately
- providing high quality professional advice on the financial implications of corporate proposals and drafting financial comments within committee reports to inform decision making.
- Provide financial reports for departmental meetings as required
- Provide specialist technical advice relating to their areas of responsibility
- Provide advice and support regarding the financial aspects of local systems. To ensure processes and procedures are robust, confirm to best professional practice and provide value for money
- Evaluate legislative and policy changes and assess the financial impact on the service
Candidate Requirements
- CCAB or CIMA Qualified with post qualification finance / accounting experience (E)
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong "Place" and "Environment" experience working in a local authority (E)
- Strong strategic FBP experience working in a local authority organisation (E)
