Capital Accountant

Sellick Partnership; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Capital Accountant to join their team on a hybrid basis with a salary of £45,000. The role focuses on providing accountancy support for capital projects, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with budgets. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Public sector pension scheme

Flexible blend of office and remote working

Permanent role with excellent career development

Qualifications

• Experience in capital accounting or public sector finance.
• Confidence presenting financial data to senior leaders.
• Strong ability to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide accountancy support for Property, Project and Asset-related services.
• Assist with financial plan and reports, liaising with External Auditors as needed.
• Support Project Managers in tracking spend and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

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 with fantastic 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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