Job Title: Capital and Projects Accountant
Location: Hybrid (Kidlington)
Contract Type: Temporary – Initial Duration with Potential Extension
Hours: Full Time
Rate: PAYE £31.20 per hour | Umbrella £42.16 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading police force for a qualified Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in delivering robust financial oversight and strategic guidance across capital projects. The role is a hybrid position, with 1–2 days per week in the office (Wednesdays required). The first week will be fully office-based to ensure a strong induction into systems and processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the financial management of high-value, strategic capital projects—contributing to improved service delivery and value for money across policing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver comprehensive monthly project reporting to business units, governance boards, and corporate finance.
* Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain robust financial forecasting and capital planning.
* Lead on the financial sign-off and assurance of business cases to ensure value-for-money investment decisions.
* Own and manage the Fixed Asset Register to support year-end close and compliance with accounting standards.
* Develop and maintain the Medium-Term Capital Plan (MTCP) aligned with strategic policing objectives.
* Lead on the development, communication, and training of capital policies and project-related financial procedures.
* Act as primary liaison for external audit queries related to capital and project expenditure.
* Support procurement and commercial activities, ensuring contracts represent value for money.
* Support scenario planning, forecasting, and risk analysis using advanced Excel modelling.
About You: Essential Criteria:
* Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, ACCA, or equivalent).
* Experience working in a business partnering capacity (70–80% of the role).
* Proven experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and capital accounting.
* Excellent Excel and data analysis skills; experience in scenario modelling and risk forecasting.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills—particularly in presenting at governance level.
* Experience working alongside IT departments or within tech-heavy project environments.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Desirable:
* Previous experience within policing or wider public sector organisations.
* Familiarity with project and capital funding within large, complex organisations.
Why Apply?
* Work at the heart of a major capital investment programme in a nationally recognised police force.
* Hybrid flexibility with a structured and supportive onboarding.
* High-profile stakeholder engagement and visibility across the organisation.
* Opportunity for contract extension.
Interested?
To express interest or learn more, contact Lewis Ashcroft at:
lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk | 01772 208962 #J-18808-Ljbffr