Job Title Fixed Assets Assistant Responsible to Finance Manager (Fixed Assets, Leases & Property)Location Parklands Court, RuberySector/ Business area Financial Accounts team, Central FinanceOverall purpose of the roleReporting to the Finance Manager (Fixed Assets, Leases & Property), the Fixed Assets Assistant will maintain the fixed asset register and look after equipment leases. They will manage two important mailboxes and assist with regular and ad-hoc reporting.Financial Accounts team – Purpose and ContextThe Financial Accounts team performs a pivotal role within Compass UK&I, overseeing fixed assets, leases/IFRS16 accounting, property related transactions, intercompany, balance sheet reconciliations, Group reporting, audit and financial statements, below the line transactions, accounting for M&A and providing advice and guidance on accounting matters as required. We also support the Tax team on sales and employment taxes as well as other Central Finance teams.Key AccountabilitiesPURPOSEMaintenance of fixed asset registerInbox management/query resolutionFixed asset/lease related reportingEquipment leasesFranchise fees and utilitiesPEOPLE:Working effectively as part of a teamBuilding relationships with key stakeholdersLiaising with colleagues from other teams for resolution of queriesPERFORMANCEManage the fixed assets inbox to ensure helpful and timely responses, seeking assistance from the team if unable to answer any queriesMaintenance of fixed asset register including uploading of additions, disposals and asset transfer files, ensuring that assets are not duplicatedMonthly reconciliation and reporting of asset ledger, including assistance with preparing fixed asset notes for Group reporting and financial statementsRun monthly depreciation and post into SAPEnsure all capex projects created and fixed assets assigned have the correct authorisation (per UK approvals manual) and are valid capital assets assigned to the correct capex projectAssist with maintenance of the IFRS16 (right-of-use assets) database and change log and make sure any new equipment lease requests have the correct forms/approvalsMaintain equipment leases control accountManagement of Medirest mailbox to assist Compass One with Property related items, take ownership of franchise fees and utilities (including accruals/prepayments, ensuring invoices received are checked, approved and processed in a timely manner and reconciling control accounts)Complete and submit ONS capex survey to GovernmentAssistance with carbon footprint reportingMaintain process notes for all business-as-usual work to enable cross training, cover and support within the team Cross train other team membersCandidate Requirements: Key Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential:Finance-related degree or some experience working in a finance related roleMust be willing to commit to actively studying and qualifying in a reasonable time frameBasic Excel skills (common formulae etc)Good organisational and presentational skillsFlexible and adaptable in this busy, evolving environmentContinuous improvement mindset to question current processes Desirable:Intermediate Excel skills (common formulae, pivot tables etc)Experience of balance sheet reconciliationsExperience of month end (accruals, prepayments, variance analysis etc)Experience of ERP software, SAP preferredExperience of working with fixed assets We ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and more• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families• Contributory pension scheme• Study support• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes