Senior Principal Accountant (Capital & Treasury)

Senior Principal Accountant (Capital & Treasury)
West Midlands
£475-£575 per day inside IR35
Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
12-Month Contract
Start Date: ASAP

CVs are being reviewed immediately. Interviews to follow shortly week commencing 21st July 2025.

About the Role as Senior Principal Accountant Join a dynamic Central Finance team in a large metropolitan council, taking ownership of Capital and Treasury accounting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the Council’s capital programme alongside service accountants
• Ensuring compliance with governance arrangements for capital and external funding
• Providing technical advice on capital and treasury matters across service areas
• Managing the Council’s Treasury function, including cash flow, borrowing, and investments
• Producing statutory documents: Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Policy, Investment Strategy, Minimum Revenue Policy, and statutory returns
• Leading financial accounting for Capital, Treasury, and Leasing transactions

About the role as Senior Principal Accountant

• Qualified accountant with strong interpersonal and influencing skills (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA) 
• In-depth knowledge of Local Government Capital and Treasury Accounting regulations
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and maintain high professional standards
• Experience working within a large public sector finance environment

To discuss this opportunity further or refer someone who may be suitable, please contact Sarah Macrae on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

• We offer a senior referral scheme for successful placements—get in touch to find out more!

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