Interim Principal Financial Accountant

Interim Principal Financial Accountant

6 month contract
£500 - £550 per day
Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the London office
About the client
Morgan Law are seeking an interim Principal Financial Accountant for a Local Authority in the London area.

Accountabilities

Assisting and motivating a team delivering accounting, systems and capital finance activities
Maintaining robust financial controls and oversight of key financial processes
Providing clear, practical advice to senior Finance leaders in a rapidly changing public-sector environment
Supporting the timely preparation and production of the Council's Statement of Accounts
Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the Council, Council entities and with the External Auditor
Providing technical advice and support to both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the Council
Maintaining control of the Council's Balance Sheet to ensure the on-going financial resilience of the Council
Candidate Requirements

Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) (E)
5 years experience as a Financial Accountant in a local authority setting and a deep knowledge of statutory accounting requirements (E)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Immediately available for work
Campaign Timeline
This is an urgent post and is open until filled.

Equality & Diversity Statement
Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed