Financial Accountant (FP&A and Fixed Assets)

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:

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

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

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

Why Join the business

• Hybrid Working
• Flexi Start and Finish times
• Holidays - 25 days (More with years of service)
• Pension
• Car Allowance (dependant on level)
• Healthcare
• 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