Robert Half are working with an exciting organisation based in Birmingham City Centre, who are currently looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant on a temporary basis for approximately 12 months. The Fixed Asset Accountant will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounting and reporting of fixed assets in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS 16. This includes maintaining the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate depreciation and lease accounting, supporting audits, and contributing to the month-end and year-end financial close process.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, ensuring all additions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments are accurately recorded.
2. Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS 16 accounting standards for fixed assets and leases.
3. Manage the accounting for leased assets, including right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, modifications, and re measurements.
4. Prepare and post depreciation, amortisation, and lease journal entries.
5. Perform monthly reconciliations of fixed asset accounts to the general ledger.
6. Review and analyse capital expenditure (CapEx) to ensure appropriate classification and accurate reporting.
7. Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all fixed asset-related transactions are processed in line with deadlines.
8. Prepare detailed fixed asset and lease reports for management and auditors.
9. Assist with internal and external audits, providing supporting documentation and responding to queries.
10. Partner with operations and finance teams to monitor asset lifecycles and ensure compliance with company policy.
11. Contribute to process improvements and automation within the fixed asset and lease accounting function.
Skills & Experience Required
12. Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
13. Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS 16 (Leases).
14. Proven experience managing a fixed asset register and lease accounting processes.
15. Advanced Excel skills and experience with major ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
16. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
17. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
18. Experience working in a multi-entity or international environment (desirable).
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.