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Principle Accountant

Winsford Temporary £50,788 - £57,193 per year View Job Description
As the Principal Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in providing financial leadership, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring high-quality financial services across the organisation. This is a senior position where you will manage a skilled team, deputise for the Head of Finance when needed, and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on a wide range of financial and policy matters.
  • Make a real impact on financial strategy in a respected public service.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary with an enhanced benefits package.

About Our Client

This role is within a high-performing emergency services organisation committed to protecting communities, reducing risk, and saving lives. The service is nationally recognised for its innovation, community focus, and strong financial management. With a clear vision and values-driven leadership, the organisation provides a dynamic and supportive environment where professionals can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and make a lasting impact.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop the Finance Team to deliver robust, customer-focused services.
  • Produce statutory accounts, manage treasury activities, and support budget preparation.
  • Provide strategic financial insight and support corporate decision-making.
  • Maintain strong financial control systems and support performance management.
  • Deliver training and guidance to non-finance managers on financial procedures.
  • Represent the finance function in cross-departmental projects and external meetings.
  • Act as a senior corporate leader and deputise for the Head of Finance as required.

The Successful Applicant

What we're looking for:

  • CCAB qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS or Chartered Accountants Ireland).
  • Proven senior-level experience in financial and staff management.
  • Strong knowledge of local government finance and accounting standards.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and IT skills (especially MS Excel).
  • Resilient, politically aware, and confident in influencing others.



Desirable:

  • Degree-level qualification.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £57,000 per annum.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fostering and parental leave.
  • Volunteer leave.
  • Free parking.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Access to occupational health services.
  • Healthy lifestyle support.
  • Onsite gyms and discount at external gyms.
  • Access to support and resources from the Mind Blue Light Programme.
  • Blue light discount.
  • Trade union support.
  • Staff inclusion networks.



If you're ready to bring your expertise in accounting and finance to the public sector, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in this Principal Accountant role.

Contact
Liz Chapman
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6784020
Phone number
+441512553755

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Winsford
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Liz Chapman
Consultant phone
+441512553755
Job reference
JN-072025-6784020