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 on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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.

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