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- £49,232 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
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- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- Analysis skills
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Principal Accountant

Wiltshire Council -
Trowbridge

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£49,232 - £51,356 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Power BI
Continuous improvement

Full job description

Salary: £49,232 - £51,356 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Monday 10 August 2026

We are seeking a CCAB qualified Principal Accountant to help shape and deliver high-quality financial management across the Council. In this influential role, you will provide expert advice to senior officers, supporting robust and informed decision-making through clear, timely financial insight. You will oversee complex and high-value funding areas such as the Better Care Fund (BCF) and Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), ensuring strong financial planning, control and reporting that underpin critical services.

This is a true business partnering role, working closely with senior stakeholders to influence strategy, challenge thinking and drive value for money. You will lead on budget setting, monitoring and closedown, alongside developing advanced financial modelling, benchmarking and performance insight. A key focus will be supporting transformation, embedding strong governance while improving processes, systems and ways of working. You will also help drive increased automation and the use of tools such as Power BI to enhance reporting and decision-making.

As a senior member of the Finance team, you will lead and develop staff, contribute to long-term financial strategy and support the delivery of statutory accounts. We are looking for individuals with proven experience of influencing in complex organisations, driving continuous improvement and supporting transformation, combining strong technical expertise with a proactive, forward-thinking approach.

Contact Details

Matthew Bull, Head of Finance (Adult's Services) [email protected]

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