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Job Summary:<\/b>
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â ¢ Finance Manager â Capital required for an interim assignment with Slough Borough Council. This role will focus on the technical year\-end financial accounting requirements for capital for the 2025\/26 accounts.
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â ¢ The postholder will take responsibility for fixed asset accounting, preparation and review of capital journals, and production of statutory notes to the accounts.
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â ¢ This is an Executive\-level agency assignment (Inside IR35) to support known absences within the Finance & Commercial function.
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Key Duties\/Accountabilities (Sample):<\/b>
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â ¢ Lead on technical year\-end capital accounting processes for 2025\/26.
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â ¢ Update and maintain the Fixed Asset Register in line with CIPFA requirements.
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â ¢ Prepare, review and post complex capital journals.
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â ¢ Produce and reconcile capital\-related notes to the Statement of Accounts.
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â ¢ Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting.
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â ¢ Support the closedown timetable and ensure delivery to strict statutory deadlines.
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â ¢ Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries relating to capital accounting.
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â ¢ Review capital expenditure classifications and funding allocations.
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â ¢ Ensure proper accounting treatment of capital grants, borrowing and financing.
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â ¢ Provide technical advice to senior finance colleagues on capital accounting matters.
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â ¢ Assist with balance sheet reconciliations relating to capital and fixed assets.
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â ¢ Contribute to strengthening financial controls and improving processes where required.
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Skills\/Experience:<\/b>
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â ¢ Fully qualified accounting professional (CCAB qualified â e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA).
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â ¢ Significant experience in local authority capital accounting.
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â ¢ Strong knowledge of CIPFA Code of Practice and Local Authority Accounting regulations.
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â ¢ Experience of preparing and reviewing fixed asset registers.
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â ¢ Proven experience preparing capital journals and year\-end working papers.
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â ¢ Experience supporting external audit processes.
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â ¢ Strong technical financial accounting skills.
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â ¢ Experience of working to tight year\-end deadlines.
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â ¢ Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems.
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â ¢ Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
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â ¢ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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â ¢ Experience in a local government finance environment.
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Additional Information:<\/b>
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â ¢ The closing date: 18\/02\/2026.
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â ¢ Client: Slough Borough Council.
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â ¢ Location: Observatory House, Slough.
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â ¢ Hours: 37 per week (09:00â 17:30).
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â ¢ Focus: 2025\/26 capital year\-end accounts.
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