Principal Accountant (Capital)


Company:	Sunderland City Council
Salary:	£50,001 to £110,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

u Help Shape Sunderlandand#39;s Future /u

Sunderland City Council is delivering an ambitious programme of regeneration, capital investment and service transformation. As we continue to support major projects, strengthen financial resilience and deliver value for our residents, we are investing in our Finance Service and are looking for a talented finance professional to join our team.

This newly created role provides an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking local authority, supporting key strategic priorities while developing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

u What youand#39;ll do: /u

Lead and support the financial management of Sunderlandand#39;s ambitious capital investment programme.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to take on the role of Principal Accountant (Capital) within our Financial Management Team.

Reporting to the Strategic Finance Manager for Capital and Economy andamp; Place, you will provide operational leadership and coordination for the Counciland#39;s Capital Programme, supporting the delivery of major regeneration projects, infrastructure investment, housing developments and commercial initiatives across the city.

u The role will involve: /u

Leading the day-to-day financial management of the Counciland#39;s Capital Programme.

Supporting budget holders, project managers and senior officers with financial planning, monitoring and forecasting.

Ensuring robust governance arrangements for capital projects and funding streams.

Coordinating capital budget monitoring, reporting and funding claims.

Providing professional financial advice on complex capital finance matters.

Supporting the effective delivery of major investment and regeneration programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to some of the most significant and transformational projects taking place across Sunderland.

u About You: /u

You will be:

A CCAB-qualified accountant.

Experienced in financial management, budgeting and forecasting.

Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Confident in analysing and presenting complex financial information.

Organised, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality financial support.

u Why Work for Sunderland City Council? /u

At Sunderland City Council, youand#39;ll join a finance team that plays a central role in supporting the Counciland#39;s vision for the city and its residents.

We offer:

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Local Government Pension Scheme.

Learning and development opportunities.

Professional support and career progression.

The opportunity to work on transformational projects that make a real difference to Sunderland.

Help us deliver excellent financial management and support Sunderlandand#39;s continued growth and success.

Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk

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