Group Accountant (Capital)

Service Care Solutions; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in Caerphilly is seeking a talented Group Accountant (Capital) for a temporary contract. The role involves managing the Capital Programme, ensuring compliance, handling capital accounts, and overseeing financial processes. Strong local authority experience is essential, and candidates will benefit from a competitive hourly rate and a referral bonus.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must have local authority experience.
• Strong knowledge of capital accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks (CIPFA).

Responsibilities

• Support preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the Capital Programme.
• Lead the closure of capital accounts; assist with revenue account closure.
• Manage borrowing and investment activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Knowledge of local government finance

Job description

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Caerphilly who are looking to recruit a talented Group Accountant (Capital) to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Role: Group Accountant (Capital)
Location: Caerphilly
Rate: £23.70 to £26.81 per hour (PAYE exc.) / £26.55 to £30.12 per hour (Umbrella/LTD)
Contract: 3 months on going.
Working: Hybrid (2/3 per week in office)

Role Overview:

• MUST have local authority experience
• Support preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the Capital Programme.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of the Capital Ledger and related transactions.
• Lead the closure of capital accounts; assist with revenue account closure.
• Manage the Council's borrowing and investment activities, making daily decisions to optimise cash flow and returns.
• Draft the annual Treasury and Capital Strategies for senior approval and Council ratification.
• Monitor and report prudential indicators in line with CIPFA guidance.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash transfers, and petty cash administration.
• Ensure holding accounts are reconciled and cleared in line with protocols.
• Complete statutory financial returns to Welsh Government, CIPFA, and others.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes and provide advice to finance staff and managers.
• Strong knowledge of local government finance and Treasury Management.
• Experience with capital accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks (CIPFA, statutory guidance).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email [e-mail].

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.