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Temp Capital Accountant

Job in Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listing for: ACCA Careers
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 250 - 300 GBP Daily GBP 250.00 300.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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This is an exciting opportunity for a Temp Capital Accountant to join our Public Sector client in Cardiff on an initial 3 month temp role. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance to manage capital projects and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Client Details

The organisation is a very reputable public sector entity based in Cardiff, known for its structured and professional environment. It offers a supportive working atmosphere and is committed to delivering high-quality services.

Description

Attention all qualified Accountants.

Main Responsibilities
  • Maintenance of the Fixed asset register - including changes to locations, asset owners, disposals and write offs, impairments
  • Aged AUC reviews and depreciation reviews - confirming the charges have been allocated correctly and value is correct
  • Performing asset verification, either via physical site visits or via team meetings, to confirm the assets are still in use
  • Undertake impairment reviews of assets
  • Attend Project Review Meetings, provide SME advice on accounting treatment
  • Contribute to reporting processes to ensure the financial position and performance of different sections of the Group is understood and key issues are rectified, ensuring appropriate process is observed with control over sub ledgers and integration with the general ledger
  • Manage the accurate recording of transactions in the ERP general ledger, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls and improving efficiency and controls of financial processes, methodologies and environments where possible
  • Support the efficient delivery of internal and external audits (including preparation of annual reports and other external reporting requirements)
  • Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders including our outsourced partner, other finance teams, divisional and group stakeholders where appropriate
A Successful Temp Capital Accountant Should Have
  • Hold a professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
  • Have significant experience of delivering a high-quality accounting service.
  • Experience of accounting for capital projects / working within a capital accounting team would be highly beneficial
  • Possess highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence.
  • Be able to take complex data/principles and to communicate these in an understandable way to wider BBC team, both finance and non-finance
  • Have knowledge of the theory and practical application of accounting principles and controls.
  • Possess advanced excel and modelling skills, in relation to key finance information
  • Be able to demonstrate strong planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Job Offer
  • Competitive daily rate of £250 - £300 per day via an umbrella company
  • Hybrid working arrangement for a flexible work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to gain experience in the public sector.
  • Supportive and structured working environment.
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Temporary
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
  • Accounting

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