💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Management / Financial Accountant

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Lynx Employment Services Ltd
📍 Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Location
Wakefield, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 21, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Wakefield, West Yorkshire (WF1)
£26.62 per hour PAYE
22 June 2026 – 1 December 2026

Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Principal Management / Financial Accountant to support a busy local authority finance team. This role focuses on the management of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) and financial support for maintained schools, ensuring robust financial management, statutory compliance, and high-quality financial advice.

### Key Responsibilities

Support the development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy by analysing future funding, income streams, demand pressures, inflation, and legislative changes.

Assist in ensuring proper financial administration and effective stewardship of public funds.

Coordinate the production of revenue and capital budgets, forecasts, and final accounts in line with statutory and best practice requirements.

Provide regular financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and strategic advice...