- As our Principal Accountant, you'll take a lead role in the strategic risk management, tax management, audit liaison and budget monitoring for the general fund revenue account.
- You will be looking after our statutory obligations in relation to VAT including advising on the correct VAT treatment of supplies and tax planning and overseeing fraud prevention.
- You'll contribute to the financial year end processes relating to the publishing of the Statement of Accounts and the Local Government Transparency Code.
- As an expert in your field, you'll provide financial advice to support the council's objectives and tax affairs.
- You'll lead on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate plan objectives within a challenging financial environment for local authorities.
- As our new Principal Accountant, you will monitor and analyse financial performance, ensure robust controls are followed and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays 37 hours per week
- Flexible working hours and location
- A full week off over Christmas Plus 23 days of annual leave to use throughout the rest of the year
- Able to continually develop and improve your specialist knowledge, within the context of Local Government.
- An effective team player.
- Understanding of Local Government Finance
- Understanding and knowledge of accounting regulations
- Knowledge of financial systems
- Understanding and knowledge of financial legislation
- Understanding of government guidance on specific service areas
- Knowledge of Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders Your experience:
- Experience of preparing and managing budgets
- Experience in managing people.
- Experience of writing and presenting finance reports Your qualifications:
- CCAB qualified or substantial work-related experience. 5 GCSE's including Maths and English grades C/4 or above #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Principal Accountant - Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom - Hammond Clarke
Description
Hammond Clarke Group are partnering with a public sector organisation in Kent in their search for a new Principal Accountant.
Are you an accountant that is capable of making a difference and giving back to the community by working in local government? What's in it for you? * A starting salary of £44,551 per annum * Flexible, hybrid working arrangements that support and encourage a good work-life balance.
* We'll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.* Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days PLUS 3 additional days over the Christmas period whilst the Council offices are closed.
There is also the option to buy additional annual leave. * We do not work on Bank Holidays. * A fantastic local government pension scheme.* Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to tackle the cost of living and help you enjoy your free time.
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