Interim Lead Accountant - Capital
JOB_53441434726089Job type
TemporaryLocation
DevonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£ CompetitiveClosing date
18 Dec 2025
Interim Capital Accountant job in Devon
Interim Capital Accountant – Local Government
- Location: Devon (Hybrid Working Available)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Up to 6 Months
- Rate: Up to £300 per day
About the Role:
Hays are working with a forward-thinking local authority in Devon who are seeking an experienced Interim Capital Accountant to support its finance team during a critical period of capital programme delivery and financial reporting. This is a key interim booking, offering hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the council’s capital strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Capital Accountant in a local government setting, your role will typically include:
- Capital Programme Management - Overseeing the financial aspects of the council’s capital projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of spend.
- Financial Reporting - Preparing capital-related reports for internal stakeholders, committees, and external bodies, including statutory returns.
- Asset Accounting - Managing the accounting treatment of fixed assets, including valuation, depreciation, disposals, and reclassifications.
- Compliance & Controls - Ensuring adherence to CIPFA codes, IFRS standards, and local government financial regulations.
- Business Partnering - Working closely with service managers, project leads, and external auditors to provide financial insight and support.
- Year-End Support - Assisting with the closure of accounts, particularly capital-related disclosures and reconciliations.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified Accountant (e.g., CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience in public sector finance.
- Proven experience in capital accounting within a local authority or similar public sector organisation.
- Strong understanding of local government finance frameworks and capital funding mechanisms.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
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