[ref. n30736802] Capital Accountant - Reading

Capital Accountant

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working*

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

If you have a proven ability to lead teams, analyse financial performance, and present clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you!

• Monitor capital projects, investigate variances, and collaborate with Service Managers to prepare quarterly capital monitoring and outturn reports. Ensure compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice and funding requirements.
• Support the monitoring of financial positions for service areas and the approved Capital Programme, providing appropriate solutions to identified issues.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual and 10-year Capital Programme, including reviewing business cases and supporting budget-setting processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of year-end capital accounts, including the closure of capital cost centres, updates to the Fixed Asset Register, and production of Capital working papers.
• Implement and maintain a system to monitor leases, ensuring compliance with IFRS16 standards.

• Fully qualified accountant and a member of a professional accounting body, with a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Extensive experience within Capital Finance/Projects working for a Local Authority.
• Extensive experience in local government finance, including producing CIPFA code-compliant financial statements.
• Proven ability to review and analyse financial performance and provide high-level financial advice to senior officers.
• Strong experience in preparing and presenting clear financial reports to senior management and handling external audit queries.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading, managing, and motivating a finance team, with a track record of working effectively at a senior level.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.