Principal Finance Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 32 - 32

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

12 weeks contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Bromley Council is seeking a Principal Finance Officer (Financial) to join the Finance Technical & Control team on a temporary 12-week assignment supporting a peak in workload.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting external audits and a range of ad hoc financial projects.

This position is based at Churchill Court 2 Westmoreland Road Bromley Kent and offers 36 hours per week. The role falls inside IR35.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Support the completion of external audit requirements ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and deadlines.

Assist with the preparation analysis and reconciliation of financial statements and supporting documentation.

Provide technical financial advice and guidance to colleagues and service managers across the Council.

Contribute to the development and improvement of financial controls systems and processes.

Prepare accurate financial reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Support ad hoc financial projects ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Liaise effectively with auditors senior management and other departments.

Skills/Experience:

Part-qualified or fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) desirable.

Proven experience in local government or public sector finance.

Strong understanding of financial reporting audit processes and accounting standards.

Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 11/11/2025.

Hours: 36 per week.

Location: Bromley Council.

Required Skills:

Part-qualified or fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) desirable. Proven experience in local government or public sector finance. Strong understanding of financial reporting audit processes and accounting standards. Advanced Excel and financial systems skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly. Strong organisational and time management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Required Education:

Part-qualified or fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) desirable.

12 weeks contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Bromley Council is seeking a Principal Finance Officer (Financial) to join the Finance Technical & Control team on a temporary 12-week assignment supporting a peak in workload. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting external...

12 weeks contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Bromley Council is seeking a Principal Finance Officer (Financial) to join the Finance Technical & Control team on a temporary 12-week assignment supporting a peak in workload.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting external audits and a range of ad hoc financial projects.

This position is based at Churchill Court 2 Westmoreland Road Bromley Kent and offers 36 hours per week. The role falls inside IR35.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Support the completion of external audit requirements ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and deadlines.

Assist with the preparation analysis and reconciliation of financial statements and supporting documentation.

Provide technical financial advice and guidance to colleagues and service managers across the Council.

Contribute to the development and improvement of financial controls systems and processes.

Prepare accurate financial reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Support ad hoc financial projects ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Liaise effectively with auditors senior management and other departments.

Skills/Experience:

Part-qualified or fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) desirable.

Proven experience in local government or public sector finance.

Strong understanding of financial reporting audit processes and accounting standards.

Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 11/11/2025.

Hours: 36 per week.

Location: Bromley Council.

Required Skills:

Required Education:

Part-qualified or fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) desirable.

Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

Loan Processing
Fiscal Management
Accounting Software
Financial Services
Financial Concepts
Financial Report Writing
QuickBooks
Accounting
Agriculture
Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Financial Management

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