Location: Kent
Salary: £44,000 - £48,000
A public sector organisation in Kent is looking to hire an experienced Senior Capital Accountant to support the Finance Business Partner in managing the organisation's capital financial position. This is a varied role covering capital reporting, capital funding streams (including developer contributions), reconciliations, and statutory returns-ideal for someone with strong capital accounting experience in a local government/public sector setting.
Key responsibilities
Lead/support the capital accounting cycle including capital additions, outturn processes and key reconciliations (grants, receipts, and capital balances).
Monitor and report on capital budgets, spend and funding, providing clear insights for decision-making and forecasting.
Support management of developer contributions (e.g., S106) and ensure funding is available/appropriately allocated to capital schemes.
Produce and coordinate statutory capital returns (e.g., COR/CER/CPR) and supporting working papers to deadlines.
Provide financial advice to stakeholders (including project/procurement colleagues) and contribute to governance processes ensuring financial implications are understood.
What they're looking for
AAT qualified (or higher/professional accountancy qualification).
Strong experience in capital accounting (public sector/local government highly beneficial).
Confident using financial systems and strong Excel skills (reporting, reconciliations, analysis).
Able to communicate complex financial information clearly and meet deadlines under pressure.
Full UK driving licence and access to transport (role requirement)