Finance Manager Capital

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Finance Manager to support the Council's technical year-end capital accounting process.

This is a hands-on interim assignment focused on delivering robust capital accounting, maintaining the fixed asset register and ensuring statutory compliance during year-end close.

Rate: £500 - £600 per day (negotiable)Contract length: 3-6 months initiallyFull-timeHybrid workingStart: ASAP / subject to notice

The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical capital accounting and support the production of the Statement of Accounts.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading technical capital year-end close

• Updating and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register

• Preparing and reviewing capital journals and adjustments

• Drafting and reviewing capital-related notes to the accounts

• Ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice

• Reconciling capital expenditure, financing and asset movements

• Producing high-quality working papers for external audit

• Supporting statutory closure deadlines

You will ideally have:

• CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Strong Local Authority capital accounting experience

• Proven experience delivering year-end close within a Council

• Sound technical knowledge of capital financing, MRP, component accounting and asset valuations

• Experience supporting external audit

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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