Interim Capital Accountant - Devon (Hybrid / 1 Day per Week in Exeter) Rate: Up to £275 per day Contract: 6 months with a possibility of a extension Start: ASAP Working Pattern: Remote with one day per week onsite in Exeter About the Role Hays are seeking an experienced Interim Capital Accountant to support a public sector finance team in Devon. This assignment offers the flexibility of predominantly remote working, with the requirement to attend the Exeter office one day per week for key meetings and collaboration.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong capital accounting experience-ideally with a CIPFA background-to play a vital role in the delivery and oversight of capital programme activities. What a Capital Accountant Does A Capital Accountant is responsible for managing, monitoring, and reporting on an organisation''s capital programme, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards. Core responsibilities typically include: Managing the capital programme and capital budgets, ensuring accurate monitoring and forecastingPreparing capital expenditure reports, analysis, and variance explanationsEnsuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, including the CIPFA Code of PracticeSupporting the delivery of year-end capital accounting tasks (e.g., asset registers, capital financing, revaluations, and year-end audit requirements)Providing guidance to project managers and budget holders on capital funding, ..... full job details .....