Group Capital Controller

Job Type: Permanent
• Job Sector:
Accounting
• Region:
London
•

Location:

Doncaster
• Salary

Description:

Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Posted: 26/06/2026
• Recruiter: DFS
• Job /TP/1953/314

We are looking for a commercially minded and technically strong Capital Controller to lead the financial governance, reporting, planning and optimisation of the Group’s capital base. This pivotal role will oversee the accounting and management of leased assets across a nationwide property portfolio and vehicle fleet, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective capital allocation to support business growth.

• Capital accounting and compliance
  • Lead a team of two to manage end‑to‑end accounting for right‑of‑use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities for about 200 leased properties and the Group’s vehicle fleet.
  • Ensure accurate and timely month‑end, half‑yearly and year‑end capital reporting in line with IFRS 16.
  • Provide month‑end reporting in line with IAS 17 for banking covenant metrics.
  • Maintain lease schedules, asset registers and capital asset models.
  • Conduct impairment reviews and sensitivity analyses on leased assets.
  • Act as liaison with external auditors for statutory audits and audit queries.
• Capital planning and budgeting
  • Support capital budgeting and forecasting for property and fleet capex, including refurbishment and leasehold improvements.
  • Oversee budgeting of depreciation, lease interest, additions, disposals and modifications.
  • Monitor capital expenditure against budget, highlighting risks, opportunities and variances.
  • Provide strategic modelling (lease vs buy, renewal vs exit, vehicle life‑cycle cost) to inform property and fleet decisions.
• Managing capitalisation policies
  • Set and maintain asset thresholds and useful economic life (UEL) assessments.
• Control, systems and process improvement
  • Maintain strong financial controls over capital expenditure, disposals, lease modifications and asset verification.
  • Lead process improvements to increase accuracy, automation and audibility of capital and lease data.
  • Collaborate with Finance Systems teams to optimise lease accounting tools and fixed asset modules.
• Business partnering and stakeholder management
  • Provide insights and advice to senior stakeholders on capital allocation and IFRS 16 impact.
  • Present clear, robust capital reporting packs to senior finance leadership.
  • Interact with Property, Fleet and Legal teams on contract changes, lease renewals and capital commitments.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification in Accounting.
• Strong technical accounting background with in‑depth knowledge of IFRS 16.
• Experience managing leased assets (property, fleet or similar).
• Experience in a listed or highly regulated environment.
• Excellent financial modelling, analytical and Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting and capital controls.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Experience in multi‑site or multi‑location businesses (retail, logistics, hospitality, property‑heavy sectors).
• Experience liaising with auditors and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of lease negotiation or portfolio management.

• 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 more.
• Car or cash allowance.
• Annual bonus.
• Enhanced family leave: up to 20 weeks at 90% pay after one year, or 10 weeks at 90% if you’ve been with us less than a year.
• Health cash plan starting from £2 a month, with everyday cashback.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flu vouchers and health check support.
• Pension with company contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Sharesave scheme to invest each month.
• Structured induction and access to an online Learning Hub.
• Leadership development and apprenticeship programmes.
• 30% colleague discount and 15% discount for friends and family, three times a year.
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers.
• Smart Tech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000 through salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500.
• Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus.
• One paid volunteering day per year.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.