--- title: "Principal Accountant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2d1c77b-90c3-4c6e-b32e-dbad355988be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2d1c77b-90c3-4c6e-b32e-dbad355988be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d1c77b-90c3-4c6e-b32e-dbad355988be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d1c77b-90c3-4c6e-b32e-dbad355988be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-06" --- # Principal Accountant Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2d1c77b-90c3-4c6e-b32e-dbad355988be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2d1c77b-90c3-4c6e-b32e-dbad355988be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d1c77b-90c3-4c6e-b32e-dbad355988be.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for a Principal Accountant with a focus on managing the Schools Finance Traded Team. This procurement falls under the services industry and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The current stage of this tender is ongoing, with a closing date for submissions set for Wednesday, 12th December 2018, at 15:00 hours. The selected contract period will commence from 26th December 2018 and conclude on 29th March 2019. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit offers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in financial management and accountancy services, particularly those able to supply temporary personnel. Companies with experience in providing skilled accounting professionals and those familiar with public sector engagements would be well-positioned to compete. As the role requires candidates to be chartered accounting members with proven leadership experience, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in team management and collaboration with senior officials will likely have a competitive advantage. ## Notice Principal Accountant Sandwell MBC are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic individual to manage the Schools Finance Traded Team and Resources (Corporate Services) Financial Management Team. Reporting to a Finance Business Partner the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of both teams ensuring the effective delivery of: * The provision of financial information, advice and guidance; * The annual budget setting and business planning processes; * The production of the annual Statement of Accounts and statutory returns. Hours - 37 Hours Start date - as soon as possible End date - 3 months from start date Rate of pay - Band I PS23.66 - 2517 PAYE hover, agencies can advise what the candidate would be looking for on a Ltd company basis. Contract type - Agency Please Note - Applicants will need to be a member of a chartered accounting body and be able to demonstrate experience in managing staff and experience of operating with senior officers, stakeholders and partnership groups. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 12th December 2018 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e99ffa5-d7ba-4e48-96a5-1d51e9355014 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 6 Dec 2018 at 12:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e99ffa5-d7ba-4e48-96a5-1d51e9355014 - 6 Dec 2018 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e99ffa5-d7ba-4e48-96a5-1d51e9355014 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e99ffa5-d7ba-4e48-96a5-1d51e9355014 6th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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