Interim Principal Accountant (Place)

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)