Senior Principal Accountant

1 week ago


Ipswich Suffolk IP AS, United Kingdom Baltimore Consulting Full time £98,500 - £123,000 per year

Job Description

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 or apply today.

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


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