Financial Accountant
Location: Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)
Contract: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Gleeson Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic organisation in Birmingham City Centre to recruit a Financial Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in managing the end-to-end accounting and reporting of fixed assets and leases in line with US GAAP and IFRS 16 standards. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, and ensuring timely month-end and year-end close processes.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording of additions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS 16 for fixed assets and lease accounting.
Manage lease accounting, including right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, modifications, and remeasurements.
Prepare and post depreciation, amortisation, and lease-related journal entries.
Perform monthly reconciliations of fixed asset accounts to the general ledger.
Review and analyse CapEx for correct classification and reporting.
Support month-end and year-end close activities, meeting all deadlines.
Prepare detailed fixed asset and lease reports for management and auditors.
Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and resolving queries.
Collaborate with operations and finance teams to monitor asset lifecycles and ensure policy compliance.
Drive process improvements and automation within fixed asset and lease accounting.
Skills & Experience
Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS 16 (Leases).
Proven experience managing fixed asset registers and lease accounting processes.
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience in a multi-entity or international environment (desirable).If this role interests you - please click apply
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