Interim Principal Accountant
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £450 - £500 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionInterim Principal Accountant - Housing
Local Government
*3-6 month contract
*£450 - £500 per day, depending on experience
*1 day a week on site - London
About the client
Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Principal Accountant - Housing for a local authority in London.
Accountabilities
*Preparation of the annual budget for the service area, including the development of complex staffing budgets following service reorganisation.
*Preparation of monthly budget monitoring reports, including detailed variance analysis, identification of cost pressures, and provision of clear financial commentary.
*Responding to external audit queries and providing additional financial information and supporting documentation as required.
*Providing high-level financial advice, guidance, and support to the Service Director and Senior Managers.
*Maintaining and updating the corporate grants register and financial training manual, as well as delivering financial training and guidance to Budget Managers.
Candidate Requirements
*CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant, with relevant post-qualification experience in finance and accounting
*Strong experience in budget setting, budget monitoring, forecasting and medium-term financial planning.
*Experience supporting budget holders and senior managers within a complex organisation, ideally within local government or the wider public sector.
*Experience of preparing and analysing management accounts, financial reports and forecasts, identifying financial risks, trends and variances.
*Experience of year-end closedown processes, preparation of accounts and supporting external audit requirements.
*Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and non-financial data and develop evidence-based recommendations.
*Ability to provide sound financial advice, constructive challenge and technical guidance to senior stakeholders.
*Knowledge of local government financial management, public sector accounting standards and the financial challenges facing local authorities.
Local Government
*3-6 month contract
*£450 - £500 per day, depending on experience
*1 day a week on site - London
About the client
Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Principal Accountant - Housing for a local authority in London.
Accountabilities
*Preparation of the annual budget for the service area, including the development of complex staffing budgets following service reorganisation.
*Preparation of monthly budget monitoring reports, including detailed variance analysis, identification of cost pressures, and provision of clear financial commentary.
*Responding to external audit queries and providing additional financial information and supporting documentation as required.
*Providing high-level financial advice, guidance, and support to the Service Director and Senior Managers.
*Maintaining and updating the corporate grants register and financial training manual, as well as delivering financial training and guidance to Budget Managers.
Candidate Requirements
*CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant, with relevant post-qualification experience in finance and accounting
*Strong experience in budget setting, budget monitoring, forecasting and medium-term financial planning.
*Experience supporting budget holders and senior managers within a complex organisation, ideally within local government or the wider public sector.
*Experience of preparing and analysing management accounts, financial reports and forecasts, identifying financial risks, trends and variances.
*Experience of year-end closedown processes, preparation of accounts and supporting external audit requirements.
*Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and non-financial data and develop evidence-based recommendations.
*Ability to provide sound financial advice, constructive challenge and technical guidance to senior stakeholders.
*Knowledge of local government financial management, public sector accounting standards and the financial challenges facing local authorities.
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