Capital Accountant

Your new company
You will be joining Ards and North Down Borough Council within the Corporate Services directorate, specifically in the Finance department based at City Hall, Bangor. The Council provides a dynamic and professional working environment, delivering key financial services to support capital projects and strategic initiatives across the organisation.
Your new role
As Capital Accountant, you will report to the Head of Finance and oversee a small team, including an Assistant Accountant and a Capital Project Accountant. You will play a key role in delivering capital accounting services, including managing capital budgets, supporting capital project boards, and maintaining the Council's fixed asset register.Your responsibilities will include treasury management, financial reporting, providing professional financial advice, and contributing to financial systems and process improvements. You will also work in partnership with various directorates, supporting business case development and ensuring effective financial governance across capital programmes.
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you should hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification (such as ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent).You will bring:

• Experience in capital accounting, including budget preparation and control
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and treasury management
• Experience providing financial advice and managing stakeholders
• Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and leadership abilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• A background working in a complex finance environment and experience supervising staff will be advantageous.

• A competitive salary- £55,611- £59,014
• Hybrid working
• 37 days annual leave
• The opportunity to work in a strategic finance role within local government
• Exposure to high-value capital projects and senior stakeholders
• A supportive environment focused on professional development and continuous improvement
• Flexible working requirements, with occasional out-of-hours commitments