Interim Capital Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an Interim Capital Accountant for a 6-month contract. The role involves overseeing the Asset Register and managing the Capital Programme, including budget setting and monitoring. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in capital accountancy within the Local Authority sector. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Strong experience in a Capital Accountancy role within the Local Authority sector.
• Expertise in capital monitoring and budget setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Post title: Interim Capital Accountant
Day rate: £(Apply online only) inside IR35
Length: 6 months initially
Location: Once a month

Responsibilities

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

Experience / Qualifications

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