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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Tyne and Wear, are looking for an experienced Principal Accountant to join their team and play a crucial role in their financial management operations.  

Position: Principal Accountant
Rate: £26.85 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (April 2025) with Possible Extension 

Purpose:

• We require an experienced Local Government Finance professional to support temporary capacity issues on the Co-ordination and Technical Team within Financial Management.

Key Responsibilities:

We are specifically looking for experience in any / all of the following areas;

• Accounting for Leases
• Collection Fund Accounting
• VAT Accounting Essential skills
• Excellent excel skills (e.g. pivot tables) 
• Experienced in managing and manipulating data
• Experienced in application of accounting standards

Supporting implementation of IFRS 16, Leases o Supporting the Principal Accountant (Technical) with implementation of IFRS 16, Leases, for 24/25’s Accounts.

Review of VAT processes and Assisting with review of VAT treatment of the Council’s Fees and Charges.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Principal Accountant role or equivalent.
• The successful applicant will be CIPFA qualified with Local Government finance experience.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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