Principal Accountant in Leicester

Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced finance environment. We are recruiting for 2 roles: one to lead the revenue accounting support for our City Development and Neighbourhoods department, and one to lead the revenue and capital support for the Housing Revenue Account.

Being the key point of contact, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of our departmental revenue accountant teams, providing professional financial advice to senior staff within the allocated service areas. You will also work on projects to deliver change and contribute to our strategic financial planning.

Working 37 hours per week you will be able to utilise our flexible working policy. Usually based at city hall, the team are currently working a hybrid of home and office based that best suits their needs, with 2 days a week in the office.

What you will be doing

• Leading and directing a team, responsible for revenue budget monitoring
• Providing advice and challenge to senior officers
• Undertaking financial modelling
• Supporting the closedown process
• Analysing and advising on the financial implications of service development proposals

Required skills and experience

• Experienced accountant with substantial local government finance experience
• Strong aptitude for finance systems, and for managing and developing staff
• Excellent communication skills, able to provide advice in a clear, understandable manner

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve the lives of those living and working in Leicester, you can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You\’ll enjoy generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexible working. We will give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise through training and development. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains, and help with relocation to Leicester, where appropriate. Those who excel in the role will have ample opportunities to take on new challenges.

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