Interim Capital Accountant

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Interim Capital Accountant for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will oversee the Asset Register and lead Capital Programme activities, including budgeting and stakeholder engagement. Required qualifications include being a qualified accountant with strong experience in capital accountancy, particularly within the Local Authority sector. The role is based in London with occasional visits required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant qualifications.
• Demonstrable experience in a Capital Accountancy role.
• Strong understanding of capital monitoring and budget setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Asset Register.
• Lead the Capital Programme including budget setting and monitoring.
• Meet with the Capital Project Managers.
• Oversight on the audit and close down for the Capital Accounts.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)

Experience in Capital Accountancy role

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Post title: Interim Capital Accountant

Day rate: £500 – 600 inside IR35

Length: 6 months initially

Location: Once a month

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Oversee the Asset Register
2. Take lead on the Capital Programme including budget setting and monitoring
3. Meet with the Capital Project Managers
4. Have oversight on the audit and close down for the Capital Accounts

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

1. Qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
2. Possess strong previous experience in a Capital Accountancy role in the Local Authority sector
3. Be comfortable with supporting Capital Programmes including all capital monitoring and budget setting
4. Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills