At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage capital accounting and engage with senior stakeholders on major investment decisions.
- Company: Join the GLA, shaping London's future through impactful financial strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to influence significant capital projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for process improvement and cross-organisational collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in London’s capital investments while enhancing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: CCAB-qualified accountant with experience in local authority capital accounting.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
Capital Strategy significant technical capital accounting responsibility; exposure to major capital investment decisions; senior stakeholder engagement; statutory financial reporting; capital programme monitoring; process improvement; and the opportunity to work across finance through a matrix structure.
The GLA has a unique role in shaping the future of London.
For a capital finance professional, this provides the opportunity to apply your technical expertise within an organisation whose investment decisions can have a significant and visible impact on the capital.
Who we are looking for You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant, or equivalent, with substantial experience of capital accounting within a large and complex local authority environment.
You should bring strong technical knowledge of local government capital accounting together with the credibility to advise, influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
The successful candidate is likely to have: CCAB qualification or equivalent, with up-to-date CPD.
Significant experience working within the capital accounting function of a large and complex local authority.
Strong knowledge of the CIPFA/LASAAC Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting, the CIPFA Prudential Framework and relevant capital and finance accounting regulations.
Experience of delivering published financial statements.
Experience of working directly with external auditors.
The ability to interpret accounting standards and legislation and apply them to complex capital projects.
Experience providing credible professional advice and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders.
A track record of improving finance systems, processes or reporting.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interrogate financial systems and work effectively with Excel.
Just as importantly, you will need to be comfortable operating across organisational boundaries.
The role requires somebody who can translate complex technical issues into clear advice, build effective relationships and bring together stakeholders from finance and the wider organisation.
The GLA is looking for someone who can combine technical authority with pragmatism: somebody able to challenge assumptions, solve complex problems and ensure that sound capital accounting supports better strategic investment decisions.
Please apply here, or for a confidential chat, reach out to thomas@mlcpartners. co. uk
Capital Strategy & Reporting Accountant employer: MLC Partners
MLC Partners is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation within the public sector. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth while engaging in meaningful recruitment projects that make a real impact. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises talent acquisition excellence and supports your career development.
