Capital Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business is seeking a Capital Accountant to join their finance team in Basingstoke. This role involves managing fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure reporting, and lease management, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while contributing to process improvements. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a solid understanding of IFRS and experience in capital accounting within a large organization.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)

Opportunities for career development

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Qualified or exam-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience in capital or fixed asset accounting.
• Understanding of IFRS, including IFRS 16 (leases).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end capital accounting processes.
• Support lease accounting in line with IFRS 16.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process-focused mindset

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Capital Accountant | Global Business
Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)
Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Are you a qualified (or exam-qualified) accountant with a strong foundation in capital accounting and fixed asset reporting? We're working with a global business to recruit a Capital Accountant to join their high-performing finance team based in Basingstoke.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure reporting, and lease management across multiple entities. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards and driving improvements across capital-related processes in a dynamic, international environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage end-to-end capital accounting processes, including additions, disposals, and transfers
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate depreciation postings
• Reconcile fixed assets and capital work-in-progress (CWIP) accounts monthly
• Ensure all capital expenditure is accurately recorded and aligned with company policy
• Support lease accounting in line with IFRS 16, including calculations and reporting
• Collaborate with project and operational teams to track and monitor capital projects
• Assist with internal and external audits related to fixed assets and capital reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements within capital accounting
• Support the Finance Manager and wider finance team with ad hoc analysis and reporting

What we're looking for:

• Fully qualified or exam-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience in capital or fixed asset accounting, ideally within a large or international organisation
• Solid understanding of IFRS, including IFRS 16 (leases)
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, process-focused mindset
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel for fixed asset tracking and reporting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office)
• Opportunity to own and develop the capital accounting function
• Exposure to a global finance environment and transformation projects
• A supportive, inclusive, and growth-focused workplace culture

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat : [e-mail]

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