Statutory and Capital Accountant

Wiltshire Police; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Statutory Capital Accountant to join their Finance team in Devizes HQ. This role involves coordinating capital accounting practices and leading a small team. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with a solid background in statutory accounts preparation. Employees enjoy excellent career development opportunities, a hybrid working model, and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and gym membership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Flexi hours scheme

Free On-Site Gym membership

Physical and mental well-being support

Generous Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in preparing Statutory Accounts is essential.
• Understanding of capital and statutory accounting practices.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement plans for the Statement of Accounts.
• Manage the production of Statutory Accounts for two entities.
• Lead a small team within the Finance department.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA)

Preparation of Statutory Accounts

Capital and statutory accounting

Team management and development

Job description

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real. This is not a role where reports sit in ring binders, this is role that shapes real decisions within our Force.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.

If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know

About the role

Please note: We are currently waiting for confirmation of our annual salary review, and this may increase the salary for this role.

We are looking for an experienced Statutory Capital Accountant to join our Finance team based at Devizes HQ.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing and monitoring plans in relation to the production of the Statement of Accounts and Capital Accounting.
• Responsible for the production of the Statement of Accounts for two legal entities and will require high levels of proactivity required to manage the Force’s portfolio surrounding capital matters.
• Line management responsibility for a small team, this is a great opportunity to join a small Finance team operating in a highly supportive and dynamic organisation.

About you and your experience

• To be a fully Qualified Accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Have experience in the preparation of Statutory Accounts
• To understand both capital and statutory elements of accounting practice
• Have experience of managing and developing a team

What we offer

• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.