10 principal accountant jobs found

London Borough of Haringey Principal Accountant - Interims Duration: 36 weeks (9 Months) Hours per week: 36 PAYE: £317.86 per day Limited/Umbrella: £436.83 per day Location: Station Road, London, Greater London, N22 7TY, United Kingdom Hybrid working, 2 days in the office Job description To assist the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant with on the annual production of the Statement of Accounts. To support the Deputy Chief Accountant with day-to-day activities within the Chief Accountant's team, including design and implementation of processes and procedures for other staff to follow. To maintain the integrity of the underpinning chart of accounts, balances and transactions to facilitate all aspects of statutory and management reporting. To provide technical accounting advice to Council staff to ensure that best practice and relevant accounting standards and guidance is adhered to. To deputise for the Deputy Chief Accountant as may be reasonably required from...

Senior Technical Accountant Location: London Pay Rate: £436.83 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Accountant to join a local authority finance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional with strong technical accounting experience to support statutory reporting, financial compliance and the delivery of high-quality financial services. The Role You will support the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant with the preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts, while leading on key technical areas including Collection Fund accounting, VAT, Balance Sheet management, revenue accounting and statutory returns. You will provide expert technical accounting advice, support audit requirements and ensure financial processes remain robust, accurate and compliant with legislation, accounting standards and CIPFA guidance. Key Responsibilities * Support the preparation...

Location – Work from home Hours – 37/ week Working Arrangement – Work from home Day to Day Duties – Leading on closure of accounts. Leading on Audit, notes to accounts, general support to Head of Finance Requirements i.e. qualifications/experience – CCAB Qualified or part qualified. Previous experience in Public Sector Finance. Experience of working on statement of accounts. Int Dates – wk commencing 10/08

Wakefield, West Yorkshire (WF1) £26.62 per hour PAYE 22 June 2026 – 1 December 2026 Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Principal Management / Financial Accountant to support a busy local authority finance team. This role focuses on the management of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and financial support for maintained schools, ensuring robust financial management, statutory compliance, and high-quality financial advice. ### Key Responsibilities Support the development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy by analysing future funding, income streams, demand pressures, inflation, and legislative changes. Assist in ensuring proper financial administration and effective stewardship of public funds. Coordinate the production of revenue and capital budgets, forecasts, and final accounts in line with statutory and best practice requirements. Provide regular financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and strategic advice to operational managers and senior...

Project Accountant Airbus Helicopters | Oxford | Hybrid Working Pay Rate: £33.10 per hour PAYE / £44.28 per hour Umbrella Contract: 12 Months (with potential extension) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 Security Requirements: DBS clearance required. Current SC clearance highly desirable. Location: Oxford, with a minimum of 3 days per week on site and flexibility required around key month-end activities. Join Airbus Helicopters UK Airbus Helicopters is the world's leading helicopter manufacturer, and its Oxford site is the UK's principal hub for civil helicopter operations. We are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our Finance team, supporting critical defence programmes while partnering closely with operational and commercial teams. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly influence project performance, strategic decision-making and future business growth....

Your new company Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established public sector organisation for a Finance Manager (Lottery Accounts) opportunity on an initial 6-month contract with the option to extend to 12 months. There will be permanent competitions within this timeframe as the finance team is doubling in size. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a highly regarded organisation, providing leadership across the finance function and supporting strategic decision-making through the delivery of high-quality financial information and robust financial governance. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the finance team and provide a comprehensive finance service across the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, supporting budget holders, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring compliance with public sector financial reporting requirements....

Principal Business Analyst – Investment Data Platforms Location: London (hybrid) Sector: Asset Management Employment type: Contract - Inside IR35 - 6 Months initially (expected much longer) We're supporting a global investment management organisation as they continue to invest heavily in their strategic data platform, and we're looking for an experienced Principal Business Analyst to join the team. Before reading any further, it's important to understand that this is not a traditional Business Analyst position. This role sits firmly within the buy-side investment management world, and we're specifically looking for someone with extensive experience working with operational and investment data within an asset management environment. If your background is primarily centred around retail banking, payments, lending, treasury, insurance or regulatory reporting, this is unlikely to be the right opportunity. What you'll be doing You'll be responsible for partnering closely with...

Estimating & Pricing Specialist This Estimating & Pricing (E&P) Specialist role will provide functional lead support and business partnering to an exciting and diverse portfolio of new business opportunities and campaigns across the organisation. Working in partnership with stakeholders, this role offers exciting opportunities including the development of accurate cost and pricing models, implementing pricing and risk mitigation strategies, enhancing our competitive advantage, creating enduring and profitable business propositions, and optimising the use of available data for improvement initiatives. The role sits within the E&P Team, taking leadership and guidance from the Head of E&P, and under management by the wider Commercial Function. The principal responsibility of the role will be to provide integrated estimating and pricing capabilities into both large and complex priority campaigns, as well as supporting other areas of the business on an arising...

Principal Disposal & Acquisition Surveyor Location: Glenfield, Leicestershire (Candidates must be local) Contract: Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension or long-term opportunities Rate: £500–£525 per day (Umbrella) Hours: Full-time About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Disposal & Acquisition Surveyor to join a high-performing Strategic Property Services team. This senior role is responsible for leading the acquisition, disposal and investment management of a diverse property portfolio, supporting the delivery of capital programmes and wider organisational objectives. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of commercial and operational assets, providing strategic property advice, leading complex negotiations, and ensuring maximum value is achieved from property holdings. Key Responsibilities * Lead the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold property assets. * Develop and deliver...

Property Acquisition & Disposal Surveyor £500 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite Glenfield County Hall (Wednesday mandatory) Contract until November 2026 We are recruiting for an experienced Property Acquisition & Disposal Surveyor to join a public sector organisation on a long-term contract supporting the management of a £519m property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the acquisition, disposal, and strategic management of a diverse range of assets, including commercial properties, industrial units, offices, rural estates, and development land. You'll help maximise the value of the property portfolio while supporting the delivery of capital programmes and public services. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of property acquisitions and disposals. Develop and deliver acquisition, disposal, and investment strategies. Identify surplus or underperforming assets and recommend opportunities to maximise value....