Capital Accountant

Role: Capital Accountant Location: West of England Contract Length: 3-6 months Rate: Negotiable P/D umbrellaI am working on behalf of a local authority client of mine who are looking to appoint an experienced Capital Accountant who can come in and hit the ground running and who will be responsible for closing accounts and preparing statements.Key responsibilities:Provide revenue and accountancy services and capital accounting servicesBe responsible for the Treasury Management functions, including borrowing and investmentSupervise the banking arrangements and the bank reconciliation functionSupervise the administration of the Council’s Petty Cash AccountsManage and supervise staff within the teamEnsure daily Treasury Management activities follow the Treasury Management Strategy, including making daily investment decisions based on available cash flow.Ensure relevant holding accounts are reconciled and cleared in a proper and timely mannerUndertake budget preparation, budget monitoring and year end accounts closure tasks in respect the Authority’s Capital accounts in accordance with agreed timetablesPreparation of grant claims in relation to capitalProvide financial advice and guidance to budget holdersWhat the client is looking for:Accountancy qualificationStrong knowledge of local government finance, relevant legislation, and Council Financial Regulations/Standing OrdersUnderstanding of International Financial Reporting Standards, CIPFA Prudential Code, Treasury Management Code, and anti-money laundering legislationProficient in Microsoft Office and able to communicate complex technical issues clearly at all levelsSkilled in planning, meeting deadlines, assessing legislative and regulatory changes, and advising accordinglyExperienced in staff management and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Kate on 0115 666 6399 or email kate.tyler@g2recruitment.com