Interim Capital Accountant

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Interim Capital Accountant for an initial 6-month contract. The role involves maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and managing capital programme accounting. Candidates must be CCAB/CIMA qualified with experience in capital accounting within a UK local authority. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems are essential. The position offers hybrid working with one day in the office per week, starting in mid to late January.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of CIPFA Code of Practice and IFRS adaptations for local government.
• Proven experience in capital accounting within a UK local authority.
• Hands-on expertise in capital programme monitoring and financing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accurate recording of additions and disposals.
• Manage capital programme accounting and monitor expenditure and financing sources.
• Prepare yearend capital accounting schedules and disclosures for the Statement of Accounts.

Skills

CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant

Experience in capital accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Familiarity with local authority finance systems

Strong stakeholder engagement

Education

CCAB/CIMA qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Tools

Oracle

Unit4

TechOne

Job description

Job Opportunity! Interim Capital Accountant South West England

A local government client of mine in the South West of England are currently on the lookout for a Capital Accountant to join their team on an interim basis.

Contract Duration: 6 Months +

Rate: £400 - £550 per day (depending on experience)

Hybrid: X1 day per week in office (may be room for some flexibility).

Start Date: Mid to Late January.

You will be expected to:

• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register (FAR), ensuring accurate recording of additions, disposals, revaluations, and depreciation in line with CIPFA Code and IFRS requirements.
• Manage capital programme accounting, including monitoring expenditure, financing sources (grants, receipts, borrowing), and compliance with capitalisation rules and Prudential Framework.
• Prepare yearend capital accounting schedules and disclosures for the Statement of Accounts, including PPE notes, Capital Expenditure & Financing, and Movement in Reserves, ensuring audit-ready working papers.
• Coordinate valuations and impairment reviews with internal/external valuers and process related journals for property, plant, equipment, and investment assets.
• Provide financial advice and reporting on capital projects, slippage, and funding to budget holders and senior management, supporting accurate forecasting and decisionmaking.

Candidates must:

• Be a CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) with strong technical knowledge of the CIPFA Code of Practice and IFRS adaptations for local government.
• Have proven experience in capital accounting within a UK local authority, including Fixed Asset Register maintenance, valuations, and impairment reviews.
• Have handson expertise in capital programme monitoring and financing, covering grants, capital receipts, borrowing, and compliance with Prudential Framework and MRP policy.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to deliver yearend closedown and prepare audit-ready working papers for capital disclosures in the Statement of Accounts.
• Have advanced Excel skills and familiarity with local authority finance systems (e.g., Oracle, Unit4, TechOne), plus strong stakeholder engagement and audit liaison experience.

If you match the above criteria and are interested then please don't hesitate to reach out and send me your CV or call me on (phone number removed).