Principal Accountant

Principal Accountant (Contract – Remote/Warkwickshire)

Are you an experienced Principal Accountant seeking a new challenge? Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a Principal Accountant on behalf of a local authority in Warwickshire. This exciting opportunity is available on a temporary, two-week contract with potential extensions, offering a competitive day rate and the chance to make a significant impact within the public sector.

Job Overview: The Principal Accountant

As a Principal Accountant , you will be responsible for overseeing critical aspects of financial management, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting strategic decision-making across the council. This role requires a highly skilled professional capable of managing complex financial tasks, leading on critical projects, and providing expert advice to senior stakeholders.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of revenue and capital budgets.
• Ensure statutory compliance and adherence to council financial policies.
• Manage the annual Statement of Accounts process, including statutory reporting and external audit liaison.
• Provide high-level financial advice to senior officers and elected members.
• Lead on specialist financial areas such as Treasury Management, Housing, or strategic projects.
• Use financial management systems and complex spreadsheets with precision and timeliness.
• Support effective financial decision-making throughout the organisation.

Candidate Requirements

• CCAB qualified accountant with 3+ years’ post-qualification public sector experience, or relevant senior experience with Senior AAT or part-qualified CCAB status.
• Strong understanding of local government finance, accounting standards, and statutory Codes of Practice.
• Proven experience working with financial management systems and complex spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with senior officers, members, and external auditors.

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant for ongoing support
• Work with 1000's of clients nationwide
• Daily payroll runs
• Free candidate registrations
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks

The Principal Accountant role offers a daily umbrella rate of £550 or PAYE equivalent of £478.60, with a start date ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your accounting expertise in a dynamic environment, with rewarding benefits and ongoing support.