Capital and Projects Accountant

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Kidlington; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading police force seeks a Capital and Projects Accountant to oversee financial management for strategic capital projects. This hybrid role requires expertise in financial reporting and stakeholder engagement. Ideal for a qualified accountant eager to influence capital investment decisions while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Structured onboarding

High-profile stakeholder engagement

Opportunity for contract extension

Qualifications

• Experience in a business partnering capacity (70-80% of the role).
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive monthly project reporting to governance boards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain financial forecasting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Capital accounting

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified accountant (CCAB, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Capital and Projects Accountant
Location: Hybrid (Kidlington)
Contract Type: Temporary – Initial Duration with Potential Extension
Hours: Full Time
Rate: PAYE £31.20 per hour | Umbrella £42.16 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role: Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading police force for a qualified Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in delivering robust financial oversight and strategic guidance across capital projects. The role is a hybrid position, with 1–2 days per week in the office (Wednesdays required). The first week will be fully office-based to ensure a strong induction into systems and processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the financial management of high-value, strategic capital projects—contributing to improved service delivery and value for money across policing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive monthly project reporting to business units, governance boards, and corporate finance.
  
  
• Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain robust financial forecasting and capital planning.
  
  
• Lead on the financial sign-off and assurance of business cases to ensure value-for-money investment decisions.
  
  
• Own and manage the Fixed Asset Register to support year-end close and compliance with accounting standards.
  
  
• Develop and maintain the Medium-Term Capital Plan (MTCP) aligned with strategic policing objectives.
  
  
• Lead on the development, communication, and training of capital policies and project-related financial procedures.
  
  
• Act as primary liaison for external audit queries related to capital and project expenditure.
  
  
• Support procurement and commercial activities, ensuring contracts represent value for money.
  
  
• Support scenario planning, forecasting, and risk analysis using advanced Excel modelling.
  
  

About You: Essential Criteria:

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, ACCA, or equivalent).
  
  
• Experience working in a business partnering capacity (70–80% of the role).
  
  
• Proven experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and capital accounting.
  
  
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills; experience in scenario modelling and risk forecasting.
  
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills—particularly in presenting at governance level.
  
  
• Experience working alongside IT departments or within tech-heavy project environments.
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Desirable:

• Previous experience within policing or wider public sector organisations.
  
  
• Familiarity with project and capital funding within large, complex organisations.
  
  

Why Apply?

• Work at the heart of a major capital investment programme in a nationally recognised police force.
  
  
• Hybrid flexibility with a structured and supportive onboarding.
  
  
• High-profile stakeholder engagement and visibility across the organisation.
  
  
• Opportunity for contract extension.
  
  

Interested?
To express interest or learn more, contact Lewis Ashcroft at:
[e-mail] | 01772 208962