Fixed Asset Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• In the Acquire to Retire process for company subsidiaries
• The data sitting in these manual registers need line by line cleansing activity to pull through missing data
• Ensure asset registers accurately reflect the value of assets in use across the subsidiaries via verification to source systems and physical reconciliation of assets
• Support on Hire Stock and Right-of-use asset notes for the Group
• Delivery of fixed asset month end processes in line with Group timetable including monthly accounting close - suspense account clearance, depreciation, FAR close
• Ensuring completeness of entity balance sheets with full reconciliations of designated balance sheet accounts
• Some support in other Asset solutions i. Asset 4000 and Open Accounts Fixed Asset systems
• Communicate continuous improvement and process standardisation across the process
• Support audit requirements for Subsidiary Hire Stock
• Other data cleansing activities around PPE and Intangibles
• Assist in Standard Operating Procedures write-up and maintenance across Finance

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

Essential

• Qualified/Part-Qualified Accountant
• Proficient in Excel
• Previous experience of balance sheet reconciliation
• Experience of working in a similar sized (or larger) organisation
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage work in a fast paced environment
• A resilient individual, who can demonstrate flexibility in approach, fast thinker and an attitude to get the job done
• Attention to detail and accuracy even under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Systems: Strong Excel skills

Desirable

• Good understanding of Key Financial Controls and experience of operating in an organisation with an excellent control environment
• Experience in a Fixed Assets Environment, especially in a multi-site or asset intensive business
• Systems: Essbase, Open Accounts