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Wakefield Council, St Johns, Wakefield
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- Permanent
Posted 1 day ago, 2 Feb
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Full Job Description
Our district covers 339 square kilometres and is home to around 355,000 people. Almost 70% of the Wakefield district is designated as green belt.
Our district enjoys several sites of national distinctiveness, which include Pontefract Racecourse, Hemsworth Water Park, Sandal Castle and Nostell Priory. We are also home to the internationally recognised Hepworth Gallery and the National Coal Mining Museum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Financial Management Team, providing financial advice, guidance and support to schools within the Wakefield district.
You will work with the Group Finance Manager in providing timely business focussed and professional advice and support on a range of financial and financial management issues to the Council's senior managers, schools and budget holders, developing pragmatic solutions that focus on enabling service delivery and compliance with financial procedures and regulations.
We are looking for individuals with a strong accounting knowledge, the ability to interpret and analyse complex legislation and a robust understanding of financial processes and procedures, which are needed to provide support, advice and guidance to the Council and maintained schools (and academies).
The role will also involve attendance at meetings with senior officers, elected members, key partners and schools where you will represent the Council in respect of all financial management issues. In addition, you may be required to deputising for the Group Finance Manager when this is needed.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. This role will also involve management of staff so strong leadership and management skills are also essential.
The role represents a real opportunity for someone who is looking to further develop their career in Financial Management within a large organisation.
Job title Principal Accountant Job reference 242175 Date posted 24/01/2025 Application closing date 23/02/2025 Location Wakefield One, Burton St, Wakefield WF1 2EB Salary £45,718.00 - £52,805.00 Career Grade 11-12, 37 hours, Permanent Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Finance, Full time, Permanent Attachments Job description
Are you looking for a fresh challenge in a finance leadership role, if so, we want to hear from you.
Wakefield is situated in West Yorkshire with excellent rail and motorway links to the north and south, including London.
Our district covers 339 square kilometres and is home to around 355,000 people. Almost 70% of the Wakefield district is designated as green belt.
Our district enjoys several sites of national distinctiveness, which include Pontefract Racecourse, Hemsworth Water Park, Sandal Castle and Nostell Priory. We are also home to the internationally recognised Hepworth Gallery and the National Coal Mining Museum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Financial Management Team, providing financial advice, guidance and support to schools within the Wakefield district.
You will work with the Group Finance Manager in providing timely business focussed and professional advice and support on a range of financial and financial management issues to the Council's senior managers, schools and budget holders, developing pragmatic solutions that focus on enabling service delivery and compliance with financial procedures and regulations.
We are looking for individuals with a strong accounting knowledge, the ability to interpret and analyse complex legislation and a robust understanding of financial processes and procedures, which are needed to provide support, advice and guidance to the Council and maintained schools (and academies).
The role will also involve attendance at meetings with senior officers, elected members, key partners and schools where you will represent the Council in respect of all financial management issues. In addition, you may be required to deputising for the Group Finance Manager when this is needed.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. This role will also involve management of staff so strong leadership and management skills are also essential.
The role represents a real opportunity for someone who is looking to further develop their career in Financial Management within a large organisation.