Interim Capital Programme Accountant

Sellick Partnership; Manchester; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an Interim Capital Programme Accountant in Manchester (Hybrid Working) for a local authority on an initial 6-month assignment.

The role leads capital budgeting, treasury management, and statutory reporting, providing strategic financial advice and ensuring delivery of the MTFS.

You must be CCAB/CIMA or equivalent, with extensive capital and local authority experience, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CCAB/CIMA or equivalent.
• Extensive capital experience, ideally in local authority or NHS.
• Strong knowledge of capital accounting, treasury management and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Council's capital programme, including planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead Treasury Management activities and ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Provide technical accounting expertise across capital financing, asset accounting, and statutory reporting.
• Lead capital programme planning as part of the MTFS.
• Oversee capital year-end closures and support the Statement of Accounts.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Capital experience

Stakeholder management

Education

CCAB/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Interim Capital Programme Accountant
Rate: £600 - £700 per day
Type: Interim, Full Time
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Interim Capital Programme Accountant opportunity for a progressive Local Authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month assignment.

Working closely with the senior management team the Interim Capital Programme Accountant will take a lead role in managing the Council's capital programme and treasury management activities. You will provide strategic financial advice, technical accounting expertise, and support the delivery of the Council's long-term financial strategy.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and coordinate the Council's capital programme, including planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Lead Treasury Management activities and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice
• Provide technical accounting expertise across capital financing, asset accounting, and statutory reporting
• Lead capital programme planning as part of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)
• Oversee capital year-end closedown processes and support the production of the Statement of Accounts
• Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Prudential Code, Treasury Management Code, IFRS requirements, and audit standards
• Develop strong working relationships with senior managers, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to support informed decision-making

Essential experience:

• Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by significant experience
• Extensive Capital experience ideally in Local Authority or the NHS
• Strong knowledge of Capital Accounting, Treasury Management, and statutory reporting requirements
• Experience of leading capital programmes and capital financing activities
• Excellent understanding of CIPFA Codes, IFRS, and local authority accounting requirements
• Experience coordinating year-end processes and supporting external audits
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Benefits of the role include:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile Capital & Treasury portfolio
• Significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact within a forward-thinking Local Authority

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a broad Capital & Treasury portfolio within a progressive organisation, helping to shape investment decisions, ensure strong financial governance, and support long-term financial sustainability.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.