Lead Accountant - Capital
JOB_53589054749541Job type
PermanentLocation
PlymouthWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£45,000 FTCClosing date
5 Dec 2025
Lead Accountant – Plymouth (FTC)
Your new company
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking public sector organisation that plays a vital role in shaping the future of its community. With bold plans for regeneration, infrastructure, housing, and sustainability, this organisation is committed to delivering transformational projects that make a real difference to residents, businesses, and the wider region.
Your new role
- Overseeing investments, borrowing, and cashflow through effective treasury management.
- Supporting delivery of a complex capital programme worth approximately £350 million, including major regeneration and infrastructure projects.
- Providing financial oversight for large-scale capital projects and working closely with project officers.
- Managing capital financing, monitoring grants, Section 106 contributions, and other funding streams.
- Leading workload planning and resource prioritisation across your team.
What you'll need to succeed
- Part-qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent), or fully qualified AAT with strong local government finance experience.
- Commitment to achieving full CCAB qualification within five years.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
- Experience in line management and a collaborative approach to supporting and developing team members.
What you'll get in return
- The chance to work on some of the most exciting and ambitious projects in the region.
- A supportive and experienced finance team that values professional development.
- Opportunities to grow your leadership skills and progress toward full qualifications.
- Hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Samuel Gorton, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Exeter, 1st Floor, 11 - 15 Dix's Field, Telephone 01392348871