https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-management-financial-accountant-g12-reed--cd653c60-2c4f-4214-9eca-d54c5bae219b RSS feed for Principal Management/ Financial Accountant (G12) at Reed. en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:44:49 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-management-financial-accountant-g12-reed--cd653c60-2c4f-4214-9eca-d54c5bae219b https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-management-financial-accountant-g12-reed--cd653c60-2c4f-4214-9eca-d54c5bae219b Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:52:26 GMT Location: Wakefield | Salary: 375.00-375.00 Daily | Type: Temporary | Principal Management / Financial Accountant - Dedicated Schools Grant and Maintained Schools (Wakefield)In this role, you will support Group Finance Managers in developing the Council''s Medium Term Financial Strategy, considering expected government funding, income projections, and financial pressures from demand, inflation, and legislative change.Working with the Group Finance Manager, you will help ensure strong financial governance, effective administration, and optimal use of Council resources.Key responsibilities include working with finance and operational teams to prepare revenue and capital budgets and Final Accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice. You will maintain robust, auditable systems and processes to demonstrate adherence to financial policies.You will support budget management by providing timely financial information for analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning, and offer professional advice on service delivery, policy changes, and financial implications.The role includes attending meetings and working groups, ensuring accurate and timely grant claims, and providing financial returns to external bodies including Central Go... Temporary