London Borough of Bromley

Principal Finance Officer (Technical & Control Team)

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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/24/2025
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Salary £39,709-£48,700

This is a great opportunity to be a key part of a highly motivated, strong performing and friendly finance team as a Principal Finance Officer.

The post reports to the Senior Accountant (Technical & Control Team).

This is an excellent opportunity within the financial services division for an experienced and highly motivated finance professional. This is an interesting and varied role with responsibility in assisting with the preparation of the Council’s Annual Budget Estimates process as well as producing the Financial Control Budget Book. Part of a small team, you will also support the Senior Accountant with periodic Accounting returns, reconciliations, and also take an active role in the preparation of the Council’s annual statutory accounts.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills as well as proven experience with issues relating to financial accounting and reporting. You will have a high level of computer literacy, including financial systems and a good working knowledge of local government finance. CCAB part-qualified accountants or AAT Accountants are encouraged but not essential. Widespread knowledge and experience of VAT accounting is essential to this role. This is a great opportunity to play a significant role in a team with a varied workload and regular senior level exposure.

We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities.As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment.We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Mamon Zaman on 020 8313 4312.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 31st July 2025. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 18th August 2025.

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