*INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY* Principal Accountant Education Finance

About the role This is a key role within the Finance team delivering high‑quality financial management information to support decision making across our Education Services including SEND and Early Years. You will work closely with senior leaders, budget holders and partners to ensure robust financial management, support service delivery and drive improved outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities * Leading, coordinating and being accountable for the provision of customer‑focused accountancy and financial management services. * Providing support for the annual budget setting and medium‑term financial planning processes. * Assisting with the preparation of detailed revenue and capital expenditure and income budgets that meet corporate and departmental objectives. * Developing appropriate financial models and analytics to determine the financial impact of future service demands, changes in legislation and other factors affecting resource requirements. Qualifications and Requirements * Fully qualified or part‑qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience. * Evidence of post‑qualification continuing professional development. Terms and Conditions * Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks. * Satisfactory declaration of interest. * Satisfactory DBS check. * Continued professional body registration. * As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public‑facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. Equal Opportunity Employer Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: promoting equality of opportunity, opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage, ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels, providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. #J-18808-Ljbffr