At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead capital accounting, ensuring compliance with CIPFA and statutory reporting for major capital programmes.
- Company: Join a London borough focused on strategic financial planning and robust capital programme management.
- Benefits: Opportunity to supervise junior accountants and influence key financial decisions in local government.
- Other info: Experience with local authority finance systems is essential.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of capital financial reporting and strategic advice in a dynamic local authority.
- Qualifications: Must be CCAB-qualified (CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW) with local government expertise.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
A Senior Capital Accountant in a London borough leads the authority's capital accounting, ensures compliance with CIPFA and statutory reporting, and supports strategic financial planning across major capital programmes.
Role Summary
The Senior Capital Accountant leads the council's capital accounting function, overseeing the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant capital financial reporting. The role provides expert advice on capital financing, supports the development of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy, and ensures robust financial stewardship of the authority's capital programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Capital Programme Oversight - Lead the financial management of the council's multi-year capital programme, ensuring accurate monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
- Statutory Accounting Compliance - Prepare capital elements of the Statement of Accounts in line with CIPFA Code of Practice, IFRS, and local government regulations.
- Asset Accounting - Oversee fixed asset registers, valuations, impairments, disposals, and revaluations, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
- Capital Financing Treasury Interface - Advise on financing options including borrowing, grants, capital receipts, and revenue contributions, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Business Partnering - Provide strategic financial advice to service areas delivering capital projects, including regeneration, housing, and infrastructure.
- Audit Governance - Lead on capital-related audit queries, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with governance frameworks.
- Team Leadership - Supervise and develop junior accountants, promoting high standards of financial management and continuous improvement.
Skills Experience
- Professional Qualification - CCAB-qualified accountant (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW).
- Local Government Expertise - Strong knowledge of the CIPFA Code, capital financing regulations, and public-sector accounting.
- Analytical Technical Skills - Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and data interpretation.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to influence senior managers, project leads, and external partners.
- Systems Knowledge - Experience with local authority finance systems and asset management tools.
Senior Capital Accountant employer: Hays
This London borough offers a unique opportunity to lead capital accounting while ensuring compliance with CIPFA regulations. The role supports vital community projects in regeneration and infrastructure, contributing to the borough's strategic financial goals. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts local governance.
