Principal Accountant
- Recruiter
- Sellick Partnership Group Limited
- Location
- England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 21 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 28 Jan 2019
- Ref
- 911606
- Contact
- Helen Dodds
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- Public Sector
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A newly established business located in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting for a Principal Accountant to join their team of a six month fixed term basis. Focusing on positive change, the business covers the local areas of Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.
Role and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities of the Principal Accountant will include:
- Identifying, developing and supporting opportunities and initiatives to transform the delivery of financial services across the business
- Preparing the annual statement of accounts, liaising with the external auditor and responding to external audit queries
- Identifying and supporting the implementation of business process improvements
- Preparing, controlling and monitoring revenue and capital budgets
- Providing financial advice and guidance for managers in allocated service areas
- Developing capital and revenue business cases and options appraisals in support of business objectives
- Identifying, investigating and supporting the reduction of cost pressures
- Providing financial support to specific revenue and capital projects
- Providing financial coaching and mentoring as appropriate
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Accountant
- Local Government final accounts experience is ideal but not essential
- Experience setting up a new business / finance team is preferable
- Strong academic background
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
Salary and Contract
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Six month fixed term contract
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