Asset Accountant

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Fixed Asset Accountant and be a part of something bigger – where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.

As a Fixed Asset Accountant
, you'll take ownership of the Fixed Asset Register and related General Ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, control, and alignment with National Grid's policies. You'll manage asset commissioning, support month‑end close and reconciliations, and produce clear, insightful capex reporting (actuals, budgets, and forecasts) for stakeholders including Finance Business Partners. Acting as a key point of contact, you'll also drive continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing end‑to‑end processes.

This is a high‑profile role in a capital‑intensive business where stakeholder management, accounting understanding and high‑quality delivery on time is paramount. This role requires a dynamic and focused individual who is both able and keen to maintain and improve upon high standards across several ongoing deliverables, while engaging with key stakeholders on a high level.

This role is based out of our Warwick office
, and we'd hope to see you at least two days per week but you're welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you.

• Own and maintain the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
• Process fixed asset transactions accurately and on time.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close for fixed assets.
• Maintain chart of accounts, cost centres, profit centres, and WBS elements.
• Deliver capex cashflow forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations (FAR vs GL).
• Produce and analyse reporting, including forecasts and variance reviews.
• Lead period‑end outputs (depreciation, actuals, balance sheet movements).
• Act as key contact for audit queries (Deloitte) and support interim/full‑year audits.
• Provide capex insights and ad‑hoc reporting (e.g. NOMs, RoE, FBP queries).
• Support system changes, SOX controls, and continuous process improvements.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects and wider finance priorities.

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) or near qualified with strong experience in financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with fixed assets would be beneficial or experience in a complex finance environment.
• Confidence partnering with stakeholders and explaining financial insight.
• Clear communicator with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to stay organised in a fast‑paced setting.
• SAP (or similar ERP) experience.
• Experience supporting external audits and managing audit requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don't match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

£50,000 – £57,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points‑based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship.

All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.