Job Description
We’re looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant for our public sector client based in Chelmsford on an initial 3-month contract paying up to £550 per day Inside IR35 (Umbrella).
This role allows hybrid working with an expectation to attend the office 1 day per week.
The successful Fixed Asset Accountant will possess proven skills working with the following –
* Maintaining and managing a Fixed Asset Register including valuation, depreciation, additions and disposals
* Preparing capital accounting entries and supporting year-end statutory accounts
* Reconciling Fixed Asset Registers to the general ledger and resolving discrepancies
* Strong knowledge of CIPFA Code of Practice and local government capital accounting
* Preparing audit-ready working papers, reconciliations and supporting schedules
* Reviewing and challenging external asset valuations for year-end reporting
* Experience producing capital accounting disclosures and documentation
* Knowledge of IFRS 16 lease accounting and related journal entries
* Providing technical accounting advice to finance and non-finance stakeholders
* Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems and asset registers
Experience required
* CCAB qualified accountant
* Strong local government capital accounting experience
* Extensive knowledge of CIPFA Accounting Code and statutory reporting
* Experience working with property valuers and asset valuations
* Experience preparing statutory accounts capital sections
* Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
* Strong communication skills across finance and operational teams
Interested?
Please apply below
Fixed Asset Accountant, Capital Accountant, Local Government Accountant, CIPFA, IFRS16, Fixed Assets, Statutory Accounts, Public Sector Finance