About the Role
The Record to Report Accountant – Fixed Assets Specialist is a technical leadership role within Finance Operations, providing expertise in Fixed Assets accounting and supporting the integrity of the balance sheet. The role holder will act as a subject‑matter expert, leading on Fixed Assets matters, maintaining high accounting and control standards, and influencing best practice across Record to Report. While the role provides cover and support across wider Record to Report (e.g. costs, revenue, transfer pricing) where required, its primary focus is Fixed Assets, asset accounting quality, and governance. Direct line management responsibility, requiring strong judgement, influence, and the ability to deliver results through collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Fixed Assets Technical Leadership: Act as the technical lead for Fixed Assets accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, impairments, asset transfers, asset register governance and leases. Ensure Fixed Assets balances are complete, accurate, well‑controlled, and aligned to accounting policy and standards.
* Record to Report Delivery & Control: Deliver high‑quality Fixed Assets outputs as part of the month‑end and year‑end close, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Maintain and enhance balance sheet substantiation, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Support internal and external audit activity, providing clear explanations and robust evidence.
* Risk, Governance & Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify risks, control gaps, and process weaknesses within Fixed Assets and related processes. Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including simplification, automation, and improved data quality.
* Collaboration & Wider Record to Report Support: Work closely with other Record to Report team members, Finance Systems, and stakeholder teams to resolve issues and deliver outcomes. Provide ad‑hoc support or cover across broader Record to Report areas (such as operating costs or revenue) when required, without detracting from Fixed Assets ownership.
* Decision‑Making & Communication: Communicate clearly and authentically with stakeholders, adapting style for technical and non‑technical audiences. Escalate issues appropriately to ensure risks do not crystallise.
Candidate Profile
* Must be CIMA, ACCA or possess equivalent accounting accreditation.
* Technical expertise in Fixed Assets accounting within a Record to Report or General Ledger environment.
* Proven experience operating in a well‑controlled, audit‑focused finance function.
* Deep understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
* Ability to influence, challenge, and lead through expertise rather than hierarchy.
* Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset.
* Confident and clear communicator with high professional standards.
* Some experience supporting wider Record to Report activities such as operating costs, revenue or transfer pricing.
Benefits
* 40 days’ annual leave
* 16% employer pension contribution
* Discretionary performance‑based bonus (where applicable)
* Private healthcare
* Gym discounts
* Season ticket loans
* Employee discount portal
There is more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around.
EEO Statement
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