Senior Local Government Accountant

14 hours ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Connect2Luton Full time
Principal Accountant Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Accountant to join our Corporate Finance Team at Luton Borough Council. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in leading the preparation of the council's budget and Medium Term Financial Plan, including scenario analysis and interaction with other strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the management, monitoring, and reporting of the council's deficit recovery plan, including transformation savings and financial due diligence.
  • Implement the requirements of the CIPFA Financial Management Code and recommendations from Corporate Peer Challenge Review.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Budget Report and information provided to Policy Group and other Committees.
  • Undertake project-related work as required.

About Us:

Connect2Luton is a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at Luton Borough Council. As a joint venture between Luton Borough Council and Commercial Services Kent Ltd, we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.



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