Sellick Partnership
Capital Principal Accountant
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£50,269 – £53,460 | Permanent | Predominantly Remote | South Coast
We are currently recruiting for an exciting Capital Principal Accountant opportunity with a local authority on the South Coast.
This is a senior finance position with a strong capital focus, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to take ownership of capital accounting, capital programme monitoring and financial strategy, while also providing high-level financial advice across the organisation.
The Role
As Capital Principal Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the Council’s financial strategy and ensuring effective management of its capital resources.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading on capital accounting and capital programme monitoring
- Reviewing and maintaining the capital strategy and programme
- Providing detailed resources analysis and financial modelling
- Leading option appraisal and business analysis for proposed new initiatives
- Advising senior managers, Directors and elected Members on complex financial matters
- Supporting financial planning, budget monitoring and reporting
- Providing expert advice on accounting, financial controls and regulatory requirements
- Driving improvements across financial systems, processes and procedures
- Supporting the delivery of effective financial governance and audit compliance
- Managing, mentoring and developing finance staff
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The role also provides the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to wider financial projects and strategic decision-making across the organisation.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in accountancy and, ideally, local government finance.
You will have strong experience across areas such as:
- Capital accounting and capital programmes
- Financial modelling and financial analysis
- Budget monitoring and financial planning
- Reconciliations and year-end reporting
- Financial systems and controls
- Providing financial advice to senior stakeholders
- Managing or developing finance staff.
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Knowledge of local authority accounting, including the relevant accounting framework and CIPFA guidance, would be highly advantageous. AAT or equivalent experience is essential, with a CCAB qualification desirable.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary: £50,269 – £53,460
- Permanent position
- Predominantly home-based working
- Office attendance approximately once a quarter for finance team meetings
- Opportunity to take a lead role in capital finance and strategy
- The chance to influence financial planning, investment and service delivery within a forward-thinking local authority.
If you’re an experienced accountant with a strong interest in capital finance, capital programmes and strategic financial management, I’d be keen to hear from you.
Please get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply with your CV.
CV deadline: Friday 9th October.
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