Financial Accountant (FP&A And Fixed Assets)

Transaction Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

About the Business

An opportunity to be a Financial Accountant (FP+A and Fixed Assets) for a service business based in Solihull. The business operates globally and is one of the largest privately-owned European companies in its field.

Main Duties:

As a Financial Accountant, your main duties include:

1. Reviewing P&L accounts for capital items to ensure proper accounting and reporting
2. Partnering with Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) owners to develop quarterly and annual budgets and depreciation forecasts
3. Producing monthly CAPEX forecasts with variance analysis and perform fixed asset analyses for management insights
4. Overseeing the maintenance of the fixed asset register to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external reporting standards
5. Assisting the Financial Reporting & Controls Manager with month-end reporting
6. Managing finance leases by producing accurate monthly reconciliations and ensuring relevant reporting
7. Accurately calculating depreciation for all fixed assets and preparing the corresponding journal entries
8. Preparing audit schedules related to fixed assets and assisting auditors in their inquiries and processes, ensuring adherence to business processes and policies
9. Supporting the Financial Reporting & Controls Manager in the transition project related to changes in accounting standards for leases
10. Other ad-hoc projects as required

Location / Office / Culture

This role is based at the company's Birmingham offices and offers flexible working patterns. They operate 3 days in the office and 2 from home!

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Studying towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA or an equivalent qualification
2. Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around fixed assets and leases
3. Proficiency in financial systems (desirable if experience of using Dynamics 365) and advanced Excel skills
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities

Why Join the Business

1. Hybrid Working
2. Flexi Start and Finish times
3. Holidays - 25 days (More with years of service)
4. Pension
5. Car Allowance (dependant on level)
6. Healthcare
7. Free breakfast!

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

Ref: KS41794