Description The Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting Assistant has ownership of the Fixed Asset Register and the Lease Management Database and will ensure their accuracy and completeness through effective data input and performance of controls. The Accounting Assistant for Fixed Assets and Leasing is responsible for the basic reconciliation of associated balance sheet accounts and the preparation of a query list for review by the Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Manager. This role will also support the half year and full year audit process as necessary. Duties and responsibilities: - Responsible for maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register including additions, disposals, adjustments, ACE Form Control and month end close activities. - Responsible for maintenance of the Lease Management Database including additions, disposals and month end close activities. - Responsible for timely and accurate internal lease recharges. - Work with Cash Management Team to ensure timely and accurate allocation of Direct Debits for leases. - Perform basic reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and preparation of a query list for the Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Manager to resolve. - Perform periodic reconciliations of the lease management database to external sources to ensure completeness and accuracy. - Support the Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Manager during the half year and full year audit processes Typical Outputs: - Timely accurate capitalisation and disposal of Fixed assets in accordance with the timetable. Work with Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting Manager to ensure accordance with the relevant accounting standards. - Timely accurate addition and disposal of leases with the Lease Management Database. - Timely completion of basic reconciliation of associated lease and fixed assets accounts. - Timely completion of reconciliation of database to external sources - Cash Management three-point target for DD allocations not missed due to lease supplier queries. - Audit process completed in line with audit plan. Experience, skills and attributes: - Experience of working in an office environment, - Studying towards a recognized accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/AAT) - Experience of balance sheet reconciliations, - Experience of working under pressure, prioritizing and managing competing deadlines - Demonstrating teamwork and togetherness to achieve goals, - Ability to identify process improvements that deliver quality/efficiency benefits, - Ability to demonstrate strong excel skills. Our Commitment: Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development