Group Accountant (Capital)

Posted 9 days 7 hours ago by Service Care Solutions Ltd

Permanent
Not Specified
Temporary Jobs
Mid Glamorgan, Caerphilly, United Kingdom, CF831
Job Description

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a Local Authority in Caerphilly who are looking to recruit a talented Group Accountant (Capital) to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Role: Group Accountant (Capital)
Location: Caerphilly
Rate: £23.70 to £26.81 per hour (PAYE exc.) / £26.55 to £30.12 per hour (Umbrella/LTD)
Contract: 3 months on going.
Working: Hybrid (2/3 per week in office)

Role Overview:

  • MUST have local authority experience
  • Support preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the Capital Programme.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance of the Capital Ledger and related transactions.
  • Lead the closure of capital accounts; assist with revenue account closure.
  • Manage the Council's borrowing and investment activities, making daily decisions to optimise cash flow and returns.
  • Draft the annual Treasury and Capital Strategies for senior approval and Council ratification.
  • Monitor and report prudential indicators in line with CIPFA guidance.
  • Oversee bank reconciliations, cash transfers, and petty cash administration.
  • Ensure holding accounts are reconciled and cleared in line with protocols.
  • Complete statutory financial returns to Welsh Government, CIPFA, and others.
  • Recommend improvements to financial processes and provide advice to finance staff and managers.
  • Strong knowledge of local government finance and Treasury Management.
  • Experience with capital accounting and financial reporting.
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks (CIPFA, statutory guidance).
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions onor .

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.