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Interim Capital Accountant

CR/005310_1765892150
  • £450 - £550 per day
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Contract/Interim
  • Finance & Accountancy, Public Sector & Not-for-Profit

Interim Capital Accountant

£450 to £550 p/day

Interim, Full time

North West (hybrid/remote working)

Interim Capital requires joining a local authority in the North West for a 6- to 9-month interim assignment. As the Interim Capital Accountant you will support the Head of Finance to deliver on all Capital matters:

Key responsibilities of the Interim Capital Accountant:

  • Responsible for co-ordinating and accounting for the capital programme, Treasury Management and Technical Accounting support.
  • Lead the authorities Capital Programme for the MTFS and also Capital closure of accounts and Statement of Accounts for 2025/2026.
  • Oversee the implementation of the Fixed Asset system

Essential experience of the Interim Capital Accountant:

  • A CCAB qualification as well as a management qualification, with membership of a relevant accountancy body and evidence of CPD.
  • Previous Local Authority background
  • Recent experience in Capital: Capital Planning and Monitoring (including Statutory Returns), Capital Closure of Accounts and Financial Statements and working papers

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned interim who is looking to take ownership of all capital related matters. The role is hybrid - the client is open to discussing working patterns for the right candidate.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the

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Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Abigail Day Associate Director

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