💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Capital Accountant

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Hays Senior Finance
📍 London, England, United Kingdom
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Location
London, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 29, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

The role

provides expert advice on capital financing, supports the development of the Medium‑Term Financial Strategy, and ensures robust financial stewardship of the authority's capital programme.

🎯 Key Responsibilities
  • Capital Programme Oversight - Lead the financial management of the council's multi‑year capital programme, ensuring accurate monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Statutory Accounting Compliance - Prepare capital elements of the Statement of Accounts in line with CIPFA Code of Practice, IFRS, and local government regulations.
  • Asset Accounting - Oversee fixed asset registers, valuations, impairments, disposals, and revaluations, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
  • Capital Financing & Treasury Interface - Advise on financing options including borrowing, grants, capital receipts, and revenue contributions, ensuring optimal use of resources.
  • Business Partnering - Provide strategic financial advice t...