Capital Accountant

Sellick Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Capital Accountant to support major projects and ensure accurate financial reporting in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in capital accounting or public sector finance, possessing strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Public sector pension scheme

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Work on high-profile capital projects

Qualifications

• Experience in capital accounting or public sector finance is essential.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence presenting financial data to senior leaders and boards.

Responsibilities

• Provide accountancy support for Property, Project and Asset-related services.
• Assist with producing the financial plan, Cabinet and Panel reports.
• Co-ordinate preparation of future estimates and monitor budgets.
• Support Project Managers in tracking spend and funding.

Skills

Capital accounting experience

Public sector finance experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Reporting skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Capital Accountant

45,000 Hybrid Working Excellent Career Progression

Sellick Partnership are seeking a skilled accountant with a passion for capital projects and strategic financial planning. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team withfantastic progression opportunities.

We're seeking a Capital Accountant to play a key role in shaping the organisation's financial future, supporting major projects, and ensuring accurate and transparent reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accountancy support for Property, Project and Asset-related services.
• Assist with producing the financial plan, Cabinet and Panel reports, and the Statement of Accounts, liaising with External Auditors where needed.
• Co-ordinate preparation of future estimates, focusing on financing the capital programme, monitoring, and reporting budgets.
• Support Project Managers in tracking spend and funding, ensuring compliance with third-party funding conditions.
• Report on Capital Receipts and Major Project expenditure to maintain a positive cash flow.
• Prepare monitoring data, draft financial reports, and present insights to Project Boards or support the Project Accountant in doing so.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with experience in capital accounting or public sector finance.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach, with confidence presenting financial data to senior leaders and boards.

What9;s On Offer

• Salary: 45,000 per annum
• Public sector pension scheme
• Hybrid working - flexible blend of office and remote working
• Permanent role with excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Work on high-profile capital projects that shape local services and infrastructure

If you're ready for a rewarding role in a supportive team with plenty of room to grow then please apply today. For further information about this fantastic opportunity please call Daniella Pye in the Sellick Partnership Midlands team.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.