Asset & Capital Projects Accountant (Hybrid)

UK Research and Innovation; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in the United Kingdom seeks an individual to manage the Fixed Asset Register and oversee capital projects. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in finance-related roles and the ability to present financial data clearly. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with accounting standards and overseeing project financials. Join a supportive environment offering flexible working options and generous benefits including an outstanding pension scheme and 30 days' annual leave.

Benefits

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme

30 days' annual leave plus 10.5 public holidays

Employee discounts on retail and leisure activities

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• CCAB part-qualified or significant experience in working with capital project accounting.
• Previous experience in a finance environment and dealing with tight deadlines.
• Experience in the creation and management of Fixed Assets and large Capital Projects.
• Ability to present and explain financial information to non-financial staff.
• Experience of external audits and providing audit data.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial accounts preparation and accounting principles.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to resolve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the STFC Fixed Asset Register ensuring compliance with IFRS/FReM.
• Coordinate with Management Accountants and Project Managers on Capital Projects.
• Reconcile data sets between Oracle PA and Oracle GL.
• Ensure asset capitalisation and disposals meet UKRI policies.
• Review transactions for non-capital costs.
• Ensure assets are not held at values above recoverable amounts.
• Communicate FA related policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate internal controls.
• Liaise with NAO and GIAA.

Job description

A leading research organization in the United Kingdom seeks an individual to manage the Fixed Asset Register and oversee capital projects. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in finance-related roles and the ability to present financial data clearly. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with accounting standards and overseeing project financials. Join a supportive environment offering flexible working options and generous benefits including an outstanding pension scheme and 30 days' annual leave.