Interim Capital Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized enterprise is seeking an Interim Capital Accountant for a 6-9 month contract. The role involves overseeing financial reporting for capital projects, managing the fixed asset register, and supporting project delivery with clear financial insights. This position offers competitive daily rates and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Parking

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong capital accounting experience.
• Sound understanding of accounting for capital projects and fixed assets.
• Experience in Estates, Property, Construction or Housing Association is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing accounting and financial reporting of capital projects.
• Managing fixed asset register, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Providing insightful financial information for decision-making.

Skills

Capital accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Finance systems (e.g. SUN, Oracle)

Job description

• Hybrid Working, 2 days office, 3 from home
• 6-9 month contract, competitive daily rate

About Our Client

This organisation is delivering impactful services to the community. As a medium-sized enterprise, it offers a structured and professional work environment within its Accounting & Finance department.

Job Description

• Overseeing the accounting and financial reporting of capital projects, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Managing the fixed asset register and supporting processes for capitalisation, depreciation, and disposals
• Working closely with operational teams to track and report on capital expenditure against budget
• Supporting year-end and audit requirements related to capital and asset accounting
• Reviewing and enhancing capital accounting controls and procedures
• Providing clear and insightful financial information to support decision-making and project delivery

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Capital Accountant should have:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong capital accounting experience
• A sound understanding of accounting for capital projects and fixed assets, ideally gained in environments with significant property or infrastructure portfolios
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems (e.g. SUN, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance and operational teams
• Ideally, previous experience in Estates, Property, Construction or Housing Association

What's on Offer

• Daily rate depending on experience.
• 6-9 month contract
• hybrid working
• Parking