Capitalistion and Recharges Accountant

Morgan Law; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the East Midlands is seeking an Internal Recharge and Capitalisation Accountant to manage and streamline the internal recharge processes. This hands-on role ensures compliance with legal and accounting regulations, focusing on data integrity and capitalisation processes. The position offers a competitive rate of up to £600 per day.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of local government finance on both accounting and budgeting sides.
• Experience in managing and streamlining internal recharge processes.
• Ability to ensure compliance with CIPFA Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Review all existing internal recharges and simplify the processes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and accounting regulations.
• Establish a compliant capitalisation process.

Job description

I am recruiting for a local authority, they are looking for an Internal Recharge and Capitalisation Accountant to manage and streamline the internal recharge processes. This role is crucial for ensuring the legitimacy and integrity of the councils financial reporting, particularly concerning capital financing. The role is paying up to £600 p/day

Key Responsibilities

• Review all existing internal recharges, simplify the processes, ensure the council is compliant with regulations
• Review the findings of the past Section 114 (2) that will involve cross comparisons with work on GF/HRA CFR. It is important that the council stays compliant with the law and accounting regulations.
• Put in place capitalisation process that are compliant with CIPFA Code of Practice accounting standards
• Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of all internal recharges and capitalisation entries, establishing a system that can withstand scrutiny from external audit and potentially Commissioners review.
• This is a critical, hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of local government finance both on the accounting and budgeting side, as this will involve adjusting budgets for current and future years potentially.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.