Senior Fixed Assets Financial Accountant

To ensure the delivery of accurate, transparent and compliant fixed assets accounting, with a focus on housing property and fixed asset balance sheet reporting.

Client Details

My client is an organisation who have gone through a number of structural changes over the past 12 months and they now have a clear strategic vision for the next 5 years. As a result of the growth within the organisation and their ambitious plans moving forwards they are looking to add talent to their Finance team.

Description

• Take ownership of fixed asset accounting for the organisation and relevant subsidiaries, ensuring the fixed asset registers areaccurate and up-to-date.
• Produce full monthly fixed asset analysis with commentary and analysis of movements.
• Support monthly and year end process by ensuring that all fixed asset and grant-related reports are accurate and produced in a timely fashion; liaising with External Auditors as required.
• Ensure internal and external audit recommendations relating to fixed assets are reviewed and implemented.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable accounting standards and regulations; ensuring the impact to fixed assets of any changes is interpreted, reviewed and applied in a timely manner.
• Take functional responsibility for the fixed asset workstreams and output as part of the overall balance sheet reconciliations process.
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis/forecasting to support the business in effective and informed decision-making.

Profile

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent
• Proven experience of leading fixed asset accounting in a complex business including liaising with external audit and
  producing technical reports for management as appropriate.
• Experience of preparing fixed asset and grant information for consolidated Financial Statements including audit liaison and application of accounting standards.
• Proven experience of managing a team or function.
• Good attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines.
• Experience of using Oracle Financials or equivalent.
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Job Offer

My client is offering a competitive package as well as the opportunity to work in an organisation that has gone through a really exciting change over the last 12 months.