Capital & Projects Accountant

Service Care Solutions; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic policing organization as a Project & Capital Accountant in a hybrid role that combines strategic thinking with financial oversight. You'll be at the forefront of financial decision-making, supporting critical public sector projects with your expertise in capital and project accounting. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape long-term outcomes while working closely with project managers and IT departments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about influencing financial planning, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Flexible hours

Strong support during ramp-up

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive experience in capital and project accounting.
• Strong governance and stakeholder engagement skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project financial reporting and risk analysis for governance boards.
• Drive Medium Term Capital Plan ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Skills

Excel

Capital Accounting

Project Accounting

Governance Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CCAB or ACCA Qualified

Tools

Financial Forecasting Systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project & Capital Accountant
Location: Hybrid (1-2 days/week in-office, Wednesdays required)
Contract: Initial Contract - Potential for Extension
Rate: £31.20 PAYE / £42.16 Umbrella
Hours: Full-time

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Project & Capital Accountant to join a dynamic policing organisation. This hybrid role requires a strategic thinker with excellent Excel skills and a solid background in capital and project accounting. You'll play a vital part in financial decision-making, long-term capital planning, and governance reporting across a broad portfolio of critical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on project financial reporting and risk analysis for governance boards and business units
• Maintain financial forecasting and capital accounting compliance across force-wide projects
• Own the update and compliance of the fixed asset register
• Drive the Medium Term Capital Plan (MTCP) ensuring alignment with force strategic objectives
• Take a key role in external audits relating to capital and project spend
• Ensure all financial business cases are audit-ready and compliant
• Provide financial oversight in procurement processes to ensure value for money
• Support Project Managers and liaise closely with IT departments and change leaders

Requirements:
CCAB or ACCA Qualified (or equivalent experience)
Extensive experience in capital/project accounting and scenario-based forecasting
Strong governance, business partnering, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficient in presenting complex financial data clearly
Advanced Excel and systems knowledge
Experience working with IT departments and project managers is essential

Working Arrangement:

• Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office per week (Wednesday mandatory)
• Full office attendance required during initial onboarding period
• Flexible hours and strong support available during ramp-up

Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in strategic financial planning and delivery of high-impact public sector projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced, influential role where your expertise shapes long-term outcomes, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV to Lewis Ashcroft at [e-mail]

• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits