Finance Manager (Capital)
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Posted: 12/02/2026
- £500 - £600 per day
- Berkshire
- Temporary
Finance Manager (Capital) - Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Finance Manager to support the Council's technical year-end capital accounting process.
This is a hands-on interim assignment focused on delivering robust capital accounting, maintaining the fixed asset register and ensuring statutory compliance during year-end close.
What's on Offer
Rate: £500 - £600 per day (negotiable)
Contract length: 3-6 months initially
Full-time
Hybrid working
Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical capital accounting and support the production of the Statement of Accounts.
Key responsibilities:
Leading technical capital year-end close
Updating and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
Preparing and reviewing capital journals and adjustments
Drafting and reviewing capital-related notes to the accounts
Ensuring compliance with the CIPFA Code of Practice
Reconciling capital expenditure, financing and asset movements
Producing high-quality working papers for external audit
Supporting statutory closure deadlines
About You
You will ideally have:
CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong Local Authority capital accounting experience
Proven experience delivering year-end close within a Council
Sound technical knowledge of capital financing, MRP, component accounting and asset valuations
Experience supporting external audit
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
INDSCGBR
We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV to , including your details. T&Cs apply.
Brad Robertson
Senior Consultant