Interim Capital Accountant

Sellick Partnership; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester seeks an Interim Capital Accountant to support the Head of Finance on capital matters. The role requires a CCAB qualification and a management qualification, alongside recent experience in capital planning, closure of accounts, and a local authority background. This exciting opportunity is available for a 6- to 9-month interim assignment and includes hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• A CCAB qualification and management qualification with membership of a relevant accountancy body.
• Recent experience in Capital, including Statutory Returns and Financial Statements.
• Familiarity with Capital closure of accounts and working papers.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and account for the capital programme and Treasury Management.
• Lead the Capital Programme for the MTFS and Capital closure of accounts.
• Oversee the implementation of the Fixed Asset system.

Skills

CCAB qualification

Evidence of CPD

Previous Local Authority background

Capital Planning and Monitoring

Education

Management qualification

Job description

Interim Capital Accountant

450 to 550 p/day

Interim, Full time

North West (hybrid/remote working)

Interim Capital requires joining a local authority in the North West for a 6- to 9-month interim assignment. As the Interim Capital Accountant you will support the Head of Finance to deliver on all Capital matters:

Key responsibilities of the Interim Capital Accountant:

• Responsible for co‑ordinating and accounting for the capital programme, Treasury Management and Technical Accounting support.
• Lead the authorities Capital Programme for the MTFS and also Capital closure of accounts and Statement of Accounts for 2025/2026.
• Oversee the implementation of the Fixed Asset system

Essential experience of the Interim Capital Accountant:

• A CCAB qualification as well as a management qualification, with membership of a relevant accountancy body and evidence of CPD.
• Previous Local Authority background
• Recent experience in Capital: Capital Planning and Monitoring (including Statutory Returns), Capital Closure of Accounts and Financial Statements and working papers

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned interim who is looking to take ownership of all capital related matters. The role is hybrid - the client is open to discussing working patterns for the right candidate.

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