Principal Accountant

A vacancy has arisen for a Principal Accountant to work in Schools Finance at the London Borough of Redbridge.

You will work with the Head of Business Partnering, Group Accountant and a small team to deliver a range of outstanding, service focused accounting support for maintained schools in Redbridge.

Preferably a CCAB qualified accountant, you will need to have a sound understanding of local government finance and strong technical skills. You should also be a confident communicator who is able to foster great working relationships with those you work with, and you’ll relish having responsibility for a wide remit and delivering a range of support functions. A flexible approach and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Overseeing and reporting on regular budget monitoring by both schools and internal budget holders, providing support, advice and challenge.
Ensuring the proper closure of the schools accounts and responding to any questions raised by internal or external auditors.
Supporting the Group Accountant with the schools and DSG budget setting process
Ensuring that all conditions of grants are being adhered to and grant returns are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Making payments to schools in a timely and accurate manner.
Communicating with schools in a clear and timely fashion about all financial matters, including budgeting, closedown and regular reporting as well as the impact of developments in local and national finance policy.
Finally, you must have good IT skills with excellent knowledge of office applications.

To apply for this role, please visit https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=169096bmFd&WVID=958433OaLq

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

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