Back to search
Purpose of JobAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fixed Asset Accountant to join my client who is a supplier of engineering equipment. This position involves overseeing the fixed asset register to ensure precise financial reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register and managing the accounting treatment for all assets. A crucial part of the role is ensuring the fixed asset register is fully reconciled with the general ledger and fleet tracking system. Regular collaboration with operational colleagues is essential to maintain consistency and accuracy across these systems. The Fixed Asset Accountant will also contribute to the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and year-end accounts/audits. Additionally, they will lead the preparation and agreement of intercompany statements for intra-group asset transfers. The Fixed Asset Accountant will have line-management responsibilities for a junior accountant.Primary Responsibilities
- Timely and accurate recording of asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals
- Reconciliation of fixed asset/GL/Fleet Tracking systems
- Preparation of depreciation and asset disposal journals
- Reconciliation of fixed asset balance sheets
- Data analysis
- Handling intra-group recharges and supporting documentation
- Conducting variance analysis and providing commentary
- Month-end accounting tasks
- Supporting year-end audits
- Developing monthly management information
- Supervising and mentoring a junior assistant accountant
Qualifications and Experience
- CIMA/ACCA qualified or nearly qualified (exceptional AAT qualified candidates may be considered)
- Extensive experience in fixed assets accounting
- Proficient in Excel
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Self-driven and motivated
- Effective communicator of financial information to non-finance colleagues
- Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, fostering trust and credibility within the business
- Adaptable and able to work under pressure
- Experience in staff management
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
