Interim Capital Accountant

Interim Capital Accountant 6 month contract £550-600 per day (Inside IR35)Local Authority Hybrid working arrangements, London Office About the clientMorgan Law are seeking an Interim Capital Accountant for a Local Authority in the London area.AccountabilitiesProvide expert capital accounting support across the Council, with a particular focus on HRA capital schemesSupport the delivery and monitoring of the capital programme, ensuring compliance with CIPFA capital accounting rulesAdvise on the correct accounting treatment for capital expenditure, including capitalisation, impairment, reclassification and disposalsProvide financial support and challenge to project managers on capital projects, forecasts and business casesManage and advise on capital funding streams, including grants, contributions, borrowing and other funding sourcesPrepare and review capital accounting entries, reconciliations and working papers for year-end and auditContribute to statutory accounts, including capital and HRA-related disclosuresEnsure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and professional standardsAct as a technical point of contact for capital accounting queries across the organisationCandidate Requirements (Essential)Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Proven experience in local government finance, particularly within Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and capital accounting.Strong financial modelling (MS Excel) and analysis skills, with experience in ERP systems and Power ..... full job details .....