Principal Accountant – Corporate Services

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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk

Are you an experienced financial professional looking to make a significant impact within a collaborative finance team?

We’re seeking a dynamic Principal Accountant to join our Finance service, working alongside another Principal Accountant and reporting to the Financial Services Manager. Together, you’ll play a key role in treasury management and capital investment accounting for the Council.

What You’ll Do

• Lead on all treasury management and capital investment accounting for the Council, ensuring robust stewardship and innovative financial solutions.
• Shared responsibility for the management and development of the Accountancy team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and coordinate annual Capital and Treasury Management Investment Strategies, closure of accounts, and key financial reports for Members and senior management.
• Provide expert financial advice, interpreting legislation and supporting service managers and directors to deliver within budget.
• Represent Finance at Council, Cabinet, Committees, and working groups, influencing decisions that shape our community’s future.
• Champion customer care and best practice, driving efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, supporting a safe and positive working environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: Fully qualified CCAB accountant with at least two years’ post-qualification experience and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Expertise: Significant experience in treasury management and capital accounting, with a strong grasp of financial policies, procedures, and government funding arrangements.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and staff management skills. Able to influence, negotiate, and present complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Personal Qualities: Enthusiastic, pragmatic, and resilient, with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude and a drive to achieve results and meet deadlines.
• Desirable: Knowledge of CIPFA codes, financial modelling, and strategic financial planning.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Council’s financial health and strategic ambitions, working in a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real difference. We value innovation, professional growth, and a supportive team culture.

Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here: Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Donna Riley, Financial Services Manager, on 01732 876381. (direct candidates only please).

Interviews w/c 23 March 2026