Principal Accountant - Capital

South East England | Hybrid Working
£50,269 - £53,460
Full Time | 37 Hours per Week
Permanent

A Strategic Finance Opportunity

We are delighted to be partnering with a large and progressive public sector organisation to recruit a Principal Accountant into its Corporate Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to take on a strategic role within a complex and dynamic environment. You will play a key role in supporting senior leadership, contributing to financial planning and decision-making, and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality finance service.

The organisation is undergoing significant transformation and development, making this an exciting time to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise can genuinely influence future direction and outcomes.

The Role

As Principal Accountant, you will:

• Provide expert financial advice and support to senior managers and stakeholders.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and statutory reporting activities.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation and financial regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of financial strategies and policies.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement, efficiency and innovation.
• Develop effective relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted financial adviser.
• Support, mentor and develop members of the finance team.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and proactive finance professional who can demonstrate:

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or equivalent).
• Significant experience within a complex finance environment.
• Strong technical accounting and financial management skills.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience within the public sector or local government would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £50,269 - £53,460.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to major organisational transformation and strategic projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Apply Now

If you are a qualified accountant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a large and evolving organisation, we would be pleased to hear from you.