Job Description
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
1. Significant Local Government finance experience at senior/principal level - not essential.
2. Proven delivery of year-end closedown and CIPFA-compliant accounts.
3. Strong capital accounting and capital programme reporting skills.