Capex Accountant (Flexibility on site working)

Wales Temporary £350 - £450 per day View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Capex Accountant to join a leading organisation on a 6 month basis.
  • Flexibility on site presence and outside IR35
  • Opportunity to work on a large, long‑term investment project

About Our Client

A major energy and infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Capex / Project Accountant to support a large, long‑term capital investment programme.

The role sits within a multi‑million‑pound project, alongside a finance systems migration, and will focus on establishing robust project accounting and reporting on capex spend

Job Description

  • Ensure accurate tracking, reporting and governance of capex spend
  • Develop asset and accounting structures to support future capitalisation
  • Support a finance systems transition within a dual‑system environment
  • Work closely with the project team, Finance Director, shareholders and other stakeholders
  • Institute monthly processes to assess and record project accounting entries, including accruals and prepayments
  • Develop and implement monthly forecasting processes
  • Establish and manage controls around the drawdown of project contingency
  • Assist the Finance Director in developing processes and reporting for capital projects and fixed assets

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Strong background in capex and project accounting
  • Proven track record working on large‑scale, complex capital projects
  • Exposure to SUN or SAP advantageous
  • Advanced analytical, modelling and problem‑solving skills
  • Sound technical accounting knowledge under IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities with strong organisational skills
  • Background in energy, engineering or construction preferred

What's on Offer

  • Outside or inside IR35
  • £300-£400 per day, dependent on experience (negotiable)
  • Flexible working pattern with some site attendance required depending on location (block site visits for those travelling from further afield)
  • Initial 6‑month contract with possible extension
Contact
Clare Wright
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7015698
Phone number
+44 161 828 6214

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accountant
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Wales
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Clare Wright
Consultant phone
+44 161 828 6214
Job reference
JN-052026-7015698