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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 initiallyFull-timeHybrid workingStart: 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