Interim Capital Accountant

Description

Interim Capital Accountant

6 month contract

£(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35)

Local Authority

Hybrid working arrangements, London Office

About the client

Morgan Law are seeking an Interim Capital Accountant for a Local Authority in the London area.

Accountabilities

Provide expert capital accounting support across the Council, with a particular focus on HRA capital schemes

Support the delivery and monitoring of the capital programme, ensuring compliance with CIPFA capital accounting rules

Advise on the correct accounting treatment for capital expenditure, including capitalisation, impairment, reclassification and disposals

Provide financial support and challenge to project managers on capital projects, forecasts and business cases

Manage and advise on capital funding streams, including grants, contributions, borrowing and other funding sources

Prepare and review capital accounting entries, reconciliations and working papers for year‑end and audit

Contribute to statutory accounts, including capital and HRA‑related disclosures

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and professional standards

Act as a technical point of contact for capital accounting queries across the organisation

Candidate Requirements (Essential)

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Proven experience in local government finance, particularly within Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and capital accounting.

Strong financial modelling (MS Excel) and analysis skills, with experience in ERP systems and Power BI

Detailed working knowledge of CIPFA capital accounting rules, with specific experience of HRA

Proven experience supporting capital projects from a finance perspective

Strong understanding of capital funding, including grants and borrowing

Experience contributing to year‑end accounts and external audit for capital

Campaign Timeline

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Equality & Diversity Statement

Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy

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