Asset Accountant

Cedar Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment in Central London is seeking an Asset Accountant to own the fixed asset base across a multi-site estate, driving capital expenditure improvements and refurbishment projects. You will partner with senior stakeholders to support investment decisions, manage acquisitions, disposals, impairments and depreciation, and deliver robust month-end reporting.

This hybrid role offers collaboration with Technology and operations teams within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with fixed asset / asset accounting experience.
• Experience across multi-site environments.
• Retail/FMCG or asset-intensive background.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Understanding of IFRS / UK GAAP.
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management.
• ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the fixed asset register and WIP across a multi site environment.
• Manage acquisitions, disposals, refurbishments, transfers, impairments and depreciation.
• Oversee accounting for new stores and refurbishment projects.
• Manage project accounting and capital expenditure.
• Partner with Technology and operational teams on budgets and investment.
• Analyse project spend, variances and ROI.
• Deliver accurate month end reporting and reconciliations.
• Support audit and improve finance processes.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

Multi-site experience

Stakeholder management

Excel

Financial analysis

IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Asset Accountant

Up to £63,000 | Central London | Hybrid

An exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a high profile, fast paced retail business in a key role across a large multi-site estate.

This is more than a traditional asset accounting role. You’ll take ownership of the asset base, work across new stores, refurbishments and technology projects, and partner with senior stakeholders to support investment decisions and improve processes.

The role

• Own the fixed asset register and WIP across a multi site environment
• Manage acquisitions, disposals, refurbishments, transfers, impairments and depreciation
• Oversee accounting for new stores and refurbishment projects
• Manage project accounting and capital expenditure
• Partner with Technology and operational teams on budgets and investment
• Analyse project spend, variances and ROI
• Deliver accurate month end reporting and reconciliations
• Support audit and improve finance processes

Person specification

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Essential: proven fixed asset / asset accounting experience
• Essential: multi site experience
• Experience within retail, FMCG or another asset intensive business
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• Good understanding of IFRS / UK GAAP
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• ERP experience