Interim Accountant - Capital

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Exeter, Devon, EX1 1, England, UK

Listing for: HAYS

Seasonal/Temporary, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-01

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 300 GBP Daily GBP 300.00 DAY

Interim Accountant job in Devon

Interim Accountant - Final Accounts & Capital Programme

Location:

Exeter (Hybrid or Remote)
Rate:
Up to £300 per day Duration: 6+ months Start: ASAP
Hays are seeking an experienced interim finance professional to support our clients year end closedown and strengthen their capital programme reporting during a critical period.
This role provides essential capacity to ensure they meet their Final Accounts obligations, produce a high quality CIPFA compliant Statement of Accounts, and maintain strong oversight of our capital programme.
Key Responsibilities

Lead and support year end closedown and production of the Statement of Accounts (CIPFA Code).

Prepare technical journals, reconciliations, and audit ready working papers.

Liaise with external auditors and manage information requests.

Oversee capital accounting including asset register, valuations, impairments, and capital financing.

Monitor capital programme spend, forecasts, risks, and reporting.

Strengthen processes, controls, and documentation across Final Accounts and capital areas.

About You

Significant Local Government finance experience at senior/principal level - not essential.

Proven delivery of year end closedown and CIPFA compliant accounts.

Strong capital accounting and capital programme reporting skills.

Comfortable working autonomously in a fast paced environment.

Ideally CCAB qualified (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid or remote working available

Occasional visits to Exeter for key meetings

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