Interim Capital Accountant
JOB_53748034771009Job type
TemporaryLocation
ExeterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£ CompetitiveClosing date
14 May 2026
Interim Capital Accountant job in Devon
Interim Capital Accountant – Devon (Hybrid / 1 Day per Week in Exeter)
Rate: Up to £275 per day
Contract: 6 months with a possibility of a extension
Start: ASAP
Working Pattern: Remote with one day per week onsite in Exeter
Contract: 6 months with a possibility of a extension
Start: ASAP
Working Pattern: Remote with one day per week onsite in Exeter
About the Role
Hays are seeking an experienced Interim Capital Accountant to support a public sector finance team in Devon. This assignment offers the flexibility of predominantly remote working, with the requirement to attend the Exeter office one day per week for key meetings and collaboration.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong capital accounting experience—ideally with a CIPFA background—to play a vital role in the delivery and oversight of capital programme activities.
What a Capital Accountant Does
A Capital Accountant is responsible for managing, monitoring, and reporting on an organisation’s capital programme, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards. Core responsibilities typically include:
- Managing the capital programme and capital budgets, ensuring accurate monitoring and forecasting
- Preparing capital expenditure reports, analysis, and variance explanations
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, including the CIPFA Code of Practice
- Supporting the delivery of year-end capital accounting tasks (e.g., asset registers, capital financing, revaluations, and year-end audit requirements)
- Providing guidance to project managers and budget holders on capital funding, profiling, and financial controls
- Ensuring accurate treatment of capital vs revenue expenditure
- Liaising with internal and external auditors
- Contributing to financial planning, business cases, and long-term capital strategy
Key Requirements
- Significant experience in capital accounting within local government or wider public sector
- CIPFA qualification or training is highly desirable
- Strong technical understanding of capital accounting principles
- Confident working independently and remotely
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support non‑finance colleagues
- Ability to start at short notice (ASAP start preferred)
Why Apply?
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to support a high‑profile capital programme
- Competitive day rate up to £275 per day
- Meaningful role within a collaborative public sector team
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