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Interim Principal Accountant
Location: London (remote working)
Status: Inside IR35
Length: 3 months initially
We are looking for a senior Finance professional to work with a busy London Local Authority, in their Children’s Finance teams (Education & Schools).
Principal Accountant
Oversee the timely and accurate reporting of all accounts related to DSG, including Schools, High Needs and Early Years
Support directorate through budget monitoring, budget setting and producing the authority’s final accounts
Work effectively with clients to provide high quality financial advice so that service priorities are delivered within available resources
Take shared responsibility for the delivery of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy, including project work
Experience in Schools and DSG is essential
Line management experience is desired as well as a proven ability to work to and meet deadlines, and past experience interfacing with relevant Service area
Must be a fully Qualified Accountant
To apply for this role or to find out about other interim roles, please contact a Nicola Gradon on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.com
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