Interim Principle Financial Accountant

Company: GatenbySanderson
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We’re currently supporting a Local Authority in the South with the search for an experienced Interim Principal Financial Accountant to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional to play a key role in strengthening financial governance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring robust financial accounting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Technical accounting and statutory compliance
  • Balance sheet management and provisions, including the production of MIRS
  • Programme and scheme management
  • Financial analysis and insight Governance, internal controls, and risk mitigation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • People leadership, support, and training

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

  • Significant experience within Local Government finance
  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • Technical accounting and statutory compliance
  • VAT compliance and financial controls
  • Balance sheet management and reconciliations
  • Financial governance and continuous improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement across multiple levels
  • Leading and developing finance teams

Contract Details

  • Hybrid working
  • Circa £550 per day
  • Initial 6-month contract

If you’re an experienced finance professional looking for your next interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your application by Friday 31st July.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Posted: August 1st, 2026