Location
London Borough of Harrow

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£62,349 per annum

About the Role
Are you an experienced local government accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a talented and motivated Capital Accounting Manager to join our Finance Division at a pivotal time of transformation and improvement. Reporting to the Chief Accountant, you will play a leading role in managing the Council’s capital accounting function, overseeing the integrity of a Fixed Asset Register valued at over £1.3 billion, maintaining lease accounting records, producing capital funding statements, managing Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) calculations, and supporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting and statutory accounts. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including Property Services, senior finance colleagues, external auditors, and service managers, providing expert advice and helping to drive continuous improvement across capital accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking local authority that is committed to innovation, financial excellence, sustainability, and delivering outstanding services for residents.

Why join Harrow?
At Harrow, we are proud to be a diverse, ambitious, and resident-focused council. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where our people can thrive, develop their careers, and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. In return, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, contribute to important corporate priorities, support our climate ambitions, and help shape the future of local government finance. If you are looking for a rewarding role where your expertise will be valued and your contribution recognised, we would love to hear from you.

About Us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station, there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Experience
- Proven experience as a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in local authority financial accounting.
- Experience of capital accounting, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, and year-end financial reporting.
- Experience preparing or supporting the production of local authority Statements of Accounts.
- Experience of maintaining accurate financial records and delivering high-quality financial information.
- Experience of driving process improvements and enhancing financial systems and controls.
- Experience supervising, supporting, and developing colleagues.
- Confidence to deputise for senior colleagues and provide expert advice on capital accounting matters.

About You
- Strong knowledge of local government financial accounting and the legislative framework, including IFRS, the CIPFA Code of Practice, Prudential Code, and SeRCOP.
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret complex legislation, regulations, and accounting guidance and communicate these clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience working with financial management systems.
- A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a complex and dynamic environment, translating technical accounting requirements into practical solutions and advice.
- Effective communicator and supportive leader, capable of developing colleagues and building strong working relationships across the organisation.

Qualifications
- CCAB professional accountancy qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and a commitment to learning.