Assistant Accountant - Fixed Assets

Assistant Accountant – Fixed Assets
Media City (Manchester) – Hybrid
Salary circa £30,000
  
Opportunity for an accurate Assistant Accountant focusing on Fixed Assets to join a well-established and market leading global business in a fast-paced role with the support of a great team.
  
The ideal candidate will have a real eye for detail with the knowledge to own the fixed asset ledger and Expenses processes. The business is transitioning to a new ERP system and the candidate will be integral to the successful transition of Fixed Assets and Expenses.
  
  
The duties of the Assistant Accountant – Fixed Assets will include:
  

• Responsible for accurately documenting the cost of newly acquired Fixed Assets, monitoring existing ones, and managing asset depreciation and disposal.
• Implement and oversee controls, procedures, and documentation related to fixed asset management.
• Maintain records of fixed asset acquisitions and disposals within the accounting system.
• Ensure reconciliation between the fixed asset subsidiary ledger and the general ledger.
• Calculate depreciation for all Fixed Assets.
• Regularly update detailed schedules of Fixed Assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Prepare audit schedules pertaining to Fixed Assets and collaborate with auditors as needed.
• Oversee the administration of the expense system, including transaction posting and analysis.
• Process staff expense claims and payments weekly, adhering to the Expenses policy.
• Familiarise oneself with the responsibilities of other finance team members to provide coverage during absences.

  
You will join a well-established finance team. Hybrid working is in play with a 3/2 day split and 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays.
The ideal candidate will be someone who has previous experience in a dealing with Fixed assets and Expenses, possesses a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
  
For further information on this role please contact Anna Glapiak.
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