Service Care Solutions are working on behalf of a local authority in Leicestershire for a Systems and Capital Accountant to join their team on a temporary basis.

Please find a description of the role below.

Location: Leicestershire

Rate: Negotiable

Hours: 36 per week

Working: Remote working

Role Overview

Capital Programme Management and Capital Accounting:

• Undertake capital accounting as part of the annual statement of accounts preparation.


• Monthly capital monitoring (both GF and HRA)- including forecasting when expenditure will be incurred.


• Capital Year-End - support the 23/24 closedown.


• Capital Strategy Group - agenda management, action note taking, presenting monthly capital forecasts.


• Coordinate and manage the financial aspects of the Council's capital programmes.

Government Returns:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of government returns, ensuring accurate data extraction from systems.

Financial Resource Management:

• Promote the efficient and effective management of financial resources, ensuring value for money and high performance across services.

Financial Advice for Projects:

• Support key projects by providing financial advice and reporting.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk.

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.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.