Principal Accountant

East Cambridgeshire District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Accountant to join their team. Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 4EE) Salary: £43,421 - £47,420 p.a. plus benefits package and Special Responsibility Allowance at 5% of annual salary p.a Job Type: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, permanent Working Pattern: 8:45 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45 am – 4.30 pm Friday Close Date: Sunday, 27th October 2024 About Us: East Cambridgeshire boasts excellent transport links, stunning countryside, vibrant markets, and welcoming communities and it one of the UK's happiest and healthiest places to live. The District Council takes pride in its innovative approach to delivering sustainable and economically driven services that benefit residents, stakeholders, and the environment. Principal Accountant – The Role: You will lead the accountancy arm of the Council’s Finance team, ensuring the provision of timely, relevant and accurate financial advice to managers and Members. Principal Accountant – Key Responsibilities: - You will produce the Council’s budget and undertake quarterly budget monitoring against this - Undertake operational investments and borrowings in accordance with the approved Treasury strategy - Produce the capital programme including sources of funding, monitor and project the Council’s cash flow position and lead on the production of the Annual Financial Statements - You will assist and deputise for the Director, Finance (S151 Officer) where you will receive a Special Responsibility Allowance at a rate of 5% of your annual salary. To be eligible for this, you will need to be a qualified accountant Principal Accountant – You: - A qualified CCAB accountant or AAT member - You will have a proven technical knowledge in relation to the local government accounting regime, including knowledge of all aspects of the annual financial cycle and treasury management - You should also be able to present reports and statistical information to people at all levels Principal Accountant – Benefits: The Council offers a range of benefits including: - Childcare scheme - Flexible working scheme - Training, development and payment of professional fees - Occupational health programme - Holidays, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme. Application Process: This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023) and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or convictions. You can find more details about our policies for ex-offenders in the Recruitment Policy available on the on the website. Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday, 27th October 2024 Interviews will be held on: Monday, 4th November 2024