Capital and Fixed Asset Finance Business Partner

Michael Page; Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the education sector is seeking a Capital and Fixed Asset Finance Business Partner in Sutton. The role involves overseeing financial reporting for capital and fixed assets, requiring a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accounting and finance. Candidates should have project accounting experience and excellent analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £47,000 and £52,000 per annum, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Local government pension scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and finance, particularly within the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience managing capital and fixed asset-related financial operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting related to capital and fixed assets.
• Prepare capex reports and annual summary for Finance Board.
• Ensure accurate depreciation calculations and month-end reporting.

Skills

Accounting background

Project accounting experience

Financial reporting proficiency

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualifications in accounting or finance

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Parago

Job description

Client Details

A well established and expanding organisation within the Education & Charity sector is looking to recruit for a Capital and Fixed Asset Finance Business Partner. This role involves an element of project accounting also.

Description

The Capital & Fixed Asset Finance Business Partner will oversee and manage the financial reporting and analysis related to capital and fixed assets within the NFP sector. This role in Sutton requires a detail orientated professional with expertise in accounting and finance to ensure all fixed asset spend is recorded for both the College and academy trust are reported accurately internally.

Capital Projects

1. To prepare and distribute the capex reports under the supervision of the Head of Financial Operations and to report on all capital income streams allocated to capital spend.
2. To prepare the annual summary report for inclusion in the paper that is submitted to the Finance Board.
3. To collate bids and carry out capital reporting on any major projects report the actuals against budget on a monthly basis and submitting returns to required deadlines. Reconciling the fixed assets register and general ledger.
4. Maintain and oversee records for the annual allocation of all income in relation to capital funding, including Schools Condition Allowance and other capital funding with the Head of Financial Operations.
5. To aid in the preparation of the capital cashflow reporting.
6. To ensure reports highlight risks of capital funding that has been allocated and may not be utilised within specific timelines.
7. To ensure capital funding that has been allocated from external bodies has been invoiced, if appropriate, and received via liaison with the accounts payable and business partnering teams. Advise the Cashflow and Treasury Accountant the transfers for projects that have been awarded funding via SCA.
8. To set up new assets (Fixed Asset Register number). Communicating project codes to the relevant finance teams and facility personnel.

Fixed Assets

1. Reconcile regularly that the fixed asset register with IT inventory records held with the Trust and College to ensure that they match with accounting records.
2. Work closely with the Finance Business Partners to ensure all items are correctly capitalised within the month end reporting.
3. To ensure all depreciation is correctly calculated and run on an actual and forecast basis for the entire trust and in line with the financial accounting team. Raising accrual journals for completed projects and deferring capital income for projects that need to start.
4. To work closely with Finance Business Assistant and Facilities/IT particularly around disposals and transfer and loaning of assets and to ensure that they are correctly recorded within both the fixed asset register and the asset system (Parago).
5. To work with internal and external auditors to ensure the assets are correctly capitalised.
6. To produce the year end Fixed Asset schedule along with forecasting depreciation, projects and cash flow.
7. To be aid in compiling and reporting on policies regarding fixed assets and be responsible for rolling out any training and amendments to policies.

General

1. To maintain information in a confidential manner, following data protection regulations.
2. To alert the Head of Financial Operations or Director of Finance to any amendments required to ensure that financial regulations are being adhered to and any financial risks identified and reported effectively.
3. To undertake CPD and update own skills and knowledge.
4. To carry out all duties in accordance with policies, including the Equality and Diversity Policy, safeguarding policies and Health and Safety Policy.
5. To carry out other such similar duties that may be reasonably required.

Profile

• A strong background in accounting and finance, particularly within the not-for-profit sector.
• Project accounting experience
• Experience managing capital and fixed asset-related financial operations.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accounting standards.
• An ability to communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Relevant professional qualifications in accounting or finance.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £47,000 to £52,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working
• Opportunities to work within a respected not-for-profit organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment in Sutton.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a local government pension scheme.
• Potential for professional growth and development.

If you are ready to bring your expertise in accounting and finance to this exciting role, we encourage you to apply today!