Job description

12 weeks contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Bromley Council is seeking a Principal Finance Officer (Financial) to join the Finance – Technical & Control team on a temporary 12-week assignment, supporting a peak in workload.

• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting external audits and a range of ad hoc financial projects.

• This position is based at Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, and offers 36 hours per week. The role falls inside IR35.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Support the completion of external audit requirements, ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and deadlines.

• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of financial statements and supporting documentation.

• Provide technical financial advice and guidance to colleagues and service managers across the Council.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial controls, systems, and processes.

• Prepare accurate financial reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support ad hoc financial projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

• Liaise effectively with auditors, senior management, and other departments.

Skills/Experience:

• Part-qualified or fully qualified CCAB accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) desirable.

• Proven experience in local government or public sector finance.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, audit processes, and accounting standards.

• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 11/11/2025.

• Hours: 36 per week.

• Location: Bromley Council.

Principal Finance Officer

Job description

Karina Nazarenko