Good Morning,

I am currently representing Kensington & Chelsea Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £395.53 per day which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Principal Financial Accountant this role will be: W8 7NX

The right candidate will:

* To cover a range of financial accounting, reconciliation and reporting responsibilities in any of the following areas of Financial Reporting and Controls, as assigned by the Head of Financial Reporting and Control:

* Balance Sheet Management

* Technical Revenue

* Capital

* Cash and Bank

* VAT and CIS taxation

* We are seeking a fully-qualified, technical accountant with considerable experience in closing accounts within the closing team with knowledge on preparing the Comprehensive Income and Expenditure Statement and other notes to the 2024/25 accounts. The candidate must also have excellent knowledge of VAT and CIS tax.

* You will be leading the preparation of Comprehensive Income and Expenditure Statement, Cash Flow Statement and associated notes i.e. EFA.

* Experience of VAT accounting in a public sector setting is essential, and you must have a thorough knowledge of the Making Tax Digital claim submission process. Understanding of the CIS supplier process would be desirable.

* You should be familiar with financial accounting standards and processes and will also be responsible for the bank reconciliations and will manage a financial accountant.

We require the following:

* CCAB Qualified Accountant (E)

* Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

* Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, policies and practices (E)

* Extensive knowledge of the council's budget processes and requirements (E)

* Knowledge of the council's own financial framework including financial regulations, budget and closing of accounts guidelines (E)

* Knowledge of major factors, influences and legislation facing local government (E)

* Knowledge of tender evaluation and contract negotiation (D)

* Knowledge of UK and international accounting standards and their application (E)

* Knowledge of VAT requirements (D)

* Experience of providing a financial administration service, of monitoring, reviewing and improving that service (E)

* Experience of preparing accounting statements (E)

* Experience of providing advice and support to council service departments (E)

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon