UK Local Government - Fixed Assets Consultant

Our client is one of the most trusted and respected professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose they help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. They are looking for talented people who share their purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for their clients.
The consulting environment is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects.
We are looking for an experienced fixed assets technical consultant to advise local councils on managing, valuing, and accounting for public property and infrastructure in compliance with strict public sector standards like the CIPFA Code of Practice.
Core Responsibilities
Asset Valuation: Calculating accurate values for land, buildings, and infrastructure for council financial statements.
Asset Registers: Maintaining clear and compliant records of what the council owns, including additions, impairments, and disposals.
Data and Software Management: Implementing and updating specialized property and asset management software systems.
Condition Appraisals: Assessing the physical state of public buildings and planning for future maintenance or repairs.
Strategic Planning: Advising councils on whether to hold, invest in, or sell off underperforming assets.
Key Frameworks & Standards
CIPFA Code: Following the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy rules for local authority accounting.
RICS Standards: Applying Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors guidelines for property valuation.
Whole Government Accounts (WGA): Ensuring local asset data feeds correctly into national public accounts.

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