Average Capital Accountant salary in the UK

The Temp Capital Accountant position in Cardiff offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial management within this large household named client. Client Details A well-established organisation that is a UK household name. Description We are looking to recruit a high calibre Accountant to join our clients Finance team based in Cardiff with some flexibility i.e. hybrid working. The role will sit in the Capital and Leasing team with a focus on Capital Accounting. As an Accountant your key duties will involve some or all of the following: Maintenance of the Fixed asset register - including changes to locations, asset owners, disposals and write offs, impairmentsAged AUC reviews and depreciation reviews - confirming the charges have been allocated correctly and value is correctPerforming asset verification, either via physical site visits or via teams meetings, to confirm the assets are still in useUndertake impairment reviews of assetsAttend Project Review Meetings, provide SME advice on accounting treatmentContribute to reporting processes to ensure the financial position and performance of different sections of the organisation is understood and key issues are rectified, ensuring appropriate process is observed with control over sub ledgers and integration with the general ledgerManage the accurate recording of transactions in the ERP general ledger, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls and improving efficiency and controls of financial processes, methodologies and environments where possibleSupport the efficient delivery of internal and external audits (including preparation of annual reports and other external reporting requirements)Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders including our outsourced partner, other finance teams, divisional and group stakeholders where appropriateDocument and implement accounting judgements in accordance with group policy and accounting standardsCompile and review balance sheet reconciliations supported by appropriate testing, ensuring full compliance with internal controls and our minimum expected requirements, with fully evidenced and substantiated balances.Provide professional financial support to a range of stakeholders, effective control of financial processes and delivering operational excellence. Profile A successful Temp Capital Accountant should have: Hold a professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalentHave significant experience of delivering a high-quality accounting service.Experience of accounting for capital projects / working within in a capital accounting team would be highly beneficialPossess highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence.Be able to take complex data/principles and to communicate these in an understandable way to wider team, both finance and non-financeHave knowledge of the theory and practical application of accounting principles and controls.Possess advanced excel and modelling skills, in relation to key finance informationBe able to demonstrate strong planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Job Offer Competitive daily pay ranging up to £600 per day via an umbrella company.Temporary role for 3 - 4 months with hybrid working opportunities.

Ambient People is working with a local authority to recruit an interim Capital Accountant to join their corporate closing team. Using your technical understanding and previous experience of capital accounting, you’ll join a friendly team to ensure the statement of accounts are completed accurately and on time.The successful candidate will be technically strong with a good understanding of capital financing, the fixed asset register and IFRS16. You will be proactive with strong attention to detail, as well as having previous demonstrable capital accounting experience, ideally in another local authority or public sector organisation. A hybrid of two days per week is preferred but applications to work remotely will also be considered. If this position matches with your strengths and you are available to start a new position soon then please send through your application. A quick application is recommended as applications will be reviewed as they come through.

Capital Accountant Location: Hybrid / LondonSalary: £45,000 - £50,000Contract: Permanent, full time Make your mark on major capital investment programmes We’re looking for a Capital Accountant to join a high-performing Finance team and play a key role in supporting large-scale capital investment across Development, Sales, IT, Facilities and Major Works. This is a hands-on role with real influence you’ll business partner with non-finance teams, ensure robust capital accounting, and deliver high-quality financial insight that supports decision-making across the organisation. If you enjoy working at the intersection of finance, projects and stakeholders and like improving processes rather than just running them this role will suit you well. What you’ll gain Exposure to significant capital programmes and development activityA genuine business-partnering role with senior non-finance stakeholdersThe opportunity to streamline and automate capital accounting processesA strong control environment with scope to improve and modernise reportingA values-led organisation with a real social purpose What you’ll do Own and support the capital accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely reportingBusiness partner with Development, Sales, IT, Facilities and Major Works teams on Capex activityDeliver clear, concise and reliable financial information to support decision makingMaintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with capital and finance policiesDrive process improvements to reduce month-end timelines while maintaining audit-ready records Key responsibilities Prepare, post and review weekly, monthly and ad-hoc journals and balance sheet reconciliationsMaintain the Fixed Asset Register, including component accounting, additions, disposals, enhancements, depreciation and grant amortisationUpload and reconcile development and other capital costs and income between SUN, Sequel and Dynamics, reporting variances to key stakeholdersEnsure the Fixed Asset Register reconciles to the General Ledger and Housing Management SystemSupport capital budgets, forecasts and long-term financial planningWork closely with Asset Management and Development teams from project inception through to completionPrepare audit schedules and statutory accounting disclosuresProduce insightful variance analysis and commentary for monthly management accountsProcess intercompany journals and reconciliationsAccount for and reconcile RCGF, DPF and retentionsPrepare the monthly VAT return for the subsidiary and flag risks or issues earlySupport ad-hoc capital, development and sales-related projects as required What you’ll need Strong capital accounting experience, ideally within housing, property or infrastructureSolid understanding of fixed assets, component accounting and grant fundingExperience preparing journals, reconciliations and audit schedulesConfidence working with non-finance stakeholdersStrong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)Experience with SUN (or similar finance systems)CIMA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified