At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and update the Council's Fixed Asset Registers while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Company: Local Government client in the South East, committed to community service.
- Benefits: Flexible working with 1-2 days in the office and competitive pay.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local governance while enhancing your accounting skills.
- Qualifications: CCAB qualified with expertise in fixed assets and capital accounting.
A South East based Local Government client is looking for an Interim Fixed Assets Accountant to join them for a period of up to 6 months. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the Council's Fixed Asset Registers, completing the 2025/26 year-end and audit requirements, while ensuring the registers are maintained accurately throughout 2026/27 in preparation for the next year-end.
Day to day your role will include:
- Asset Register Management: Maintain and update the council's Capital Asset Register, ensuring absolute accuracy of financial data.
- Capital Accounting: Lead on the technical accounting treatments for asset additions, disposals, impairments, revaluations, and depreciation.
- Year-End Financials: Produce comprehensive capital statements, disclosure notes, and working papers for the annual Statement of Accounts, serving as a key contact for external auditors.
- Capital Programme Support: Monitor and report on capital expenditure against budgets, providing variance analysis to project leads and senior stakeholders.
- Compliance & Guidance: Ensure all accounting practices strictly align with CIPFA guidelines, IFRS, and internal financial regulations.
To be considered for the role you will need to be a local government financial specialist with strong technical experience across fixed assets. You will need to be CCAB qualified and have strong knowledge of Fixed Asset Registers and General Ledger reconciliations as well as capital accounting, asset valuations, depreciation, disposals and impairments.
This is an interim role with 1 to 2 days a week in the office and paying circa £(Apply online only).
Interim Fixed Asset Accountant employer: Morgan Law
As a local authority, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the contributions of our team members. Our work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of Local Government Finance. With a focus on meaningful work and community impact, we offer competitive compensation and a supportive environment where your skills can truly shine.
