Asset & Financial Accountant

Position: Fixed Asset & Financial Accountant
Fixed Asset & Financial Accountant

Leicester | 3-4 Days on site per week | £45,000 - £55,000 | Permanent

Gleeson are delighted to be recruiting for a Fixed Asset & Financial Accountant to join one of the core teams of a leading retail client of ours.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant (or QBE with the correct expertise) to take ownership of the Group's fixed asset accounting, working within a large and complex organisation where you'll play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, controls and process improvement.

The role will involve:

Managing the Group Fixed Asset Register
Fixed asset accounting including additions, disposals and depreciation
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Budgeting and forecasting
Financial reporting and analysis
Supporting year-end audit
Driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls

We're looking for:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is preferred (or QBE with the above experience in large organisations)
Previous fixed asset and/or financial accounting experience

Experience of owned the fixed asset register within large, complex environments is essential
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and communication skills

Please note, this role is based 3-4 days on site, which is non-negotiable. You must therefore live within a commutable distance from Leicester in order to be considered,

The client is looking to appoint on a permanent basis but would also consider immediately available candidates seeking an interim or temp-to-perm opportunity for a quicker start.

If you're looking for your next challenge within a well-established and growing business, we'd love to hear from you!

For this role, please note:

Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship.
Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 4 days on site - this is non-negotiable.
CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.

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