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Principal Accountant

Bradford Permanent £49,800 - £52,800 per year View Job Description
The Principal Accountant will play a crucial role in the Public Sector, specifically in the Accounting and Finance department, by providing expert financial advice and ensuring sound financial management.
  • Exciting opportunity within a highly rewarding organisation
  • Hybrid working model with exceptional

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation in the Public Sector, dedicated to improving lives through their work in children and family services within the Bradford area. They are known for their ethical practices and commitment to the welfare of their employees.

Job Description

  • Deliver expert financial advice to the organisation.
  • Ensure sound financial management within the department.
  • Lead on the production of the statutory financial statements.
  • Prepare and present finance reports to senior management.
  • Oversee the financial planning process within the department.
  • Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
  • Collaborate with other departments to improve financial processes and systems.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Principal Accountant should have:

  • A professional accounting qualification.
  • Extensive knowledge of public sector accounting practices.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient in the use of financial management systems.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • The ability to make complex financial information understandable to non-financial colleagues.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £49,800 - £52,800.
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Supportive carer and parental policies, with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
  • Enhanced annual leave entitlements.
  • Health care Benefits.
  • The flexibility of hybrid working, with the possibility of working from home 2-3 days per week.



If you are a passionate and dedicated professional seeking a rewarding role in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for the Principal Accountant position in Bradford.

Contact
Nazmine Bedoyya
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6715658
Phone number
441132437757

Job summary

Job function
Public Sector
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Bradford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nazmine Bedoyya
Consultant phone
441132437757
Job reference
JN-042025-6715658