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Principal Accountant
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 30 - 30 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: BD5, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Principal Accountant to join Bradford Council on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide high-level, strategic financial advice to Directors and senior managers
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Prepare and present detailed revenue and capital reports for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board
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Lead the development of service budgets, forecasts, and financial planning processes
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Oversee compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures
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Represent the finance function on internal working groups and external forums
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Coordinate and deliver training for non-finance managers to improve financial literacy
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Line-manage and develop a team of finance professionals, promoting continuous improvement
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Support transformation initiatives by identifying innovative, value-for-money financial solutions
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Develop financial models and business cases to support service improvement and investment decisions
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Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, government bodies, and external partners
About You:
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CCAB qualified or part-qualified accountant
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial services, preferably in the public sector
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In-depth understanding of local government finance and accounting systems
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Confident communicator, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders
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Proven experience in team leadership and performance management
Location - Bradford (3 days on site, 2 days working from home).
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