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Principal Accountant
| Type |
Permanent |
|
From £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + final salary pension + benefits |
| Location |
Reigate, Surrey [South-East England] |
| Qualifications |
Qualified CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA; PQE (or equivalent)  |
| Agency: |
Hays Senior Finance |
| Contact |
Katie Boniszewski |
| Start: |
ASAP |
| Reference |
GW 1603469 |
Job description
Our client, a diverse organisation based in Reigate, is seeking a qualified Accountant to join them as Principal Accountant to be responsible for leading the Technical and Reporting team. This challenging job will oversee all aspects of financial performance reporting and play a vital role in the continuous development of the Finance function. As well as ensuring that key accounting processes such as closing the accounts and budget preparation are completed on time and to the required standard, you will also supervise the production and development of financial performance reports. Furthermore, you will be responsible for driving initiatives to develop both the Finance function and financial processes across the businesses. The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with relevant post-qualification experience, and thorough knowledge of legislative frameworks and professional best practice. Adept at budget setting and closing, as well as report development, you will have excellent communication and supervisory skills. In addition, you will be assertive yet tactful, deadline driven, and used to presenting complex financial information at a senior level. This exciting role represents an excellent opportunity for a capable and ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career. Fantastic benefits including final salary pension scheme. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, privacy policy and disclaimers which can be found at our website.
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