Job Description
Principal Accountant
A local authority is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Accountant to deliver a comprehensive financial management and accountancy service across the organisation.
This is a key role supporting revenue budget monitoring, annual budget setting, medium-term financial planning, statutory accounts and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with senior managers, the Finance Manager, auditors and wider services to provide professional financial advice, challenge budgets and support strategic decision making.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and supporting budget monitoring and forecasting processes
* Assisting with the annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy
* Producing and supporting year-end accounts and statutory returns
* Liaising with internal and external auditors
* Providing financial guidance on projects, initiatives and service planning
* Supporting ...
A local authority is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Accountant to deliver a comprehensive financial management and accountancy service across the organisation.
This is a key role supporting revenue budget monitoring, annual budget setting, medium-term financial planning, statutory accounts and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with senior managers, the Finance Manager, auditors and wider services to provide professional financial advice, challenge budgets and support strategic decision making.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and supporting budget monitoring and forecasting processes
* Assisting with the annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy
* Producing and supporting year-end accounts and statutory returns
* Liaising with internal and external auditors
* Providing financial guidance on projects, initiatives and service planning
* Supporting ...
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- Location Bideford, Devon
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date June 06, 2026
- Application Deadline July 16, 2026