Interim Principal Accountant

Interim Principal Accountant

Posted 2 days ago by Michael Page

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£300 Per day
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Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Interim Principal Accountant role in the public sector is focused on delivering essential financial management and reporting within the Accounting & Finance department. This temporary position in Sunderland is suited for professionals with strong technical accounting skills who are committed to supporting public services. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and providing financial advice to various departments. Additionally, it includes mentoring junior staff and supporting strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with public sector accounting standards.
  • Prepare and present accurate budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
  • Provide financial advice to various departments to support decision-making processes.
  • Lead on the production of statutory accounts and external audits.
  • Monitor and manage financial risks, ensuring robust controls are in place.
  • Support senior leadership with strategic financial planning and guidance.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff within the Accounting & Finance team.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of public sector regulations and financial policies.

Key Skills:

  • A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).
  • Extensive experience in financial management and reporting, particularly in the public sector.
  • Strong technical expertise in accounting standards and statutory requirements.
  • Proficiency in using financial systems and software for reporting and analysis.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Confidence in presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.
  • Adept at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary (Rate): £300.00/daily

City: Sunderland

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

The Interim Principal Accountant role in the public sector focuses on delivering critical financial management and reporting within the Accounting & Finance department. This temporary position in the North East is ideal for professionals with strong technical accounting skills and a commitment to supporting public services

Client Details

This opportunity is within a well-established public sector organisation dedicated to serving the community.

Description

  • Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with public sector accounting standards.
  • Prepare and present accurate budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
  • Provide financial advice to various departments to support decision-making processes.
  • Lead on the production of statutory accounts and external audits.
  • Monitor and manage financial risks, ensuring robust controls are in place.
  • Support senior leadership with strategic financial planning and guidance.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff within the Accounting & Finance team.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of public sector regulations and financial policies.

Profile

A successful Interim Principal Accountant should have:

  • A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA,)
  • Extensive experience in financial management and reporting, particularly in the public sector.
  • Strong technical expertise in accounting standards and statutory requirements.
  • Proficiency in using financial systems and software for reporting and analysis.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Confidence in presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.
  • Adept at managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

Competitive daily rate of approximately £300 per day

Temporary role offering flexibility and the opportunity to gain valuable public sector experience.

Chance to work with a dedicated team in Sunderland.

Exposure to senior-level financial decision-making processes.

Supportive work environment with development opportunities.

This Interim Principal Accountant role in Sunderland is a fantastic opportunity for skilled finance professionals. If you have the required expertise and are ready to make an impact in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today

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