Are you a capable Capital Accountant looking for an opportunity that offers study support and fantastic employee benefits? Want a role where no two days are the same and you can gain hands-on exposure to exciting capital projects? Have great communication skills and want to influence, and provide support to, stakeholders of varying levels of seniority? If yes, read on!
Robertson Bell are excited to partner with this established public sector organisation as they go to market for a Capital Accountant on a permanent basis. This postholder will hold full oversight of a variety of exciting capital projects and development programmes that will directly support the local community.
The key responsibilities of this Capital Accountant include:
1. Taking responsibility for producing budgets and forecasts for a multitude of exciting capital programmes with large budgets.
2. Taking the lead in all capital and asset reporting, ensuring to analyse the budget against variances quarterly, and for the statutory reports.
3. Providing valuable support to a multitude of internal stakeholders with varying levels of seniority on all capital related matters, including conducting monthly meetings with Capital Project Managers to discuss their spend vs. budget.
4. Oversee the Treasury and Insurance function by having line management responsibility for the two Finance Officers who oversee these areas, ensuring they complete their work with accuracy and adhere to strict deadlines.
The successful candidate will benefit from a highly sought after local government pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance and the opportunity to directly influence and drive improvements across your local area! Based in Mansfield, this opportunity is being offered on a hybrid basis, allowing you to work from home three days a week.
The ideal candidate will be:
5. A capable Capital Accountant with a background in all things financial reporting and accounting for large-scale capital projects.
6. Qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
7. Able to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders and have fantastic written and verbal communication skills.
8. (Ideally) Experienced in treasury management and insurance claims.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so do not delay and apply now! This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.