Capital Accountant

Capital Accountant

�40,221 - 43,421

Permanent, Full-time

Merseyside (Hybrid Working)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Capital Accountant to join a well-established forward-thinking Public Sector organisation on a permanent full time basis. My client is looking for an experienced Capital Accountant to add value to their existing team.

The Capital Accountant will be responsible for the accurate management and reporting of the organisations capital expenditure, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies, alongside the duties below;

Key responsibilities of the Capital Accountant

• Support the capital accounting function, ensuring timely and accurate recording of capital expenditure and income in accordance with accounting standards and local authority policies.
• Prepare and present capital budget reports to senior management, providing analysis and advice to ensure effective financial management of projects.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to budget holders on capital projects, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies.
• Monitor capital expenditure against budget, providing regular reports and identifying variances and areas of risk.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of capital assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and local authority policies.
• Liaise with external auditors to support the annual audit process for capital expenditure.

Required skills and experience of the Capital Accountant

• A recognised accountancy qualification / part qualification (CIPFA,ACA,ACCA,CIMA) or QBE
• Experience of managing capital accounting processes, including the preparation of capital budgets and monitoring of expenditure (Essentail)
• Significant experience working in a financial monitoring role,, with a focus on capital accounting
• Experience of supporting and challenging budget holders responsible for capital projects.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite, particularly Excel

This is a fantastic opportunity for any individual who has Capital experience and is looking to use their skill set in a rewarding career. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that offers a "people first" approach to both your career and wellbeing. The exciting opportunity also benefits form a wider excellent benefits:

• Impressive office space/working environment
• Flexible working
• 16-18% pension contribution
• Hybrid working (2 days on site)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

If you have Capital experience and are keen to hear more about this opportunity please apply now, or contact Lindsay Richey at Sellick Partnership.

We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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