Field Based Fixed Asset Verification Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

IVC Evidensia; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider in the UK is seeking a Fixed Asset Verification Accountant on a Fixed Term Contract. The role involves verifying and tagging fixed assets across clinics. Ideal candidates should have a degree in accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include work-life balance, 26 days of annual leave, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Free Parking available at Head Office

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or studying towards a chartered professional qualification.
• Experience with fixed asset audit is beneficial.
• Ability to handle large data sets competently.

Responsibilities

• Verify and tag fixed assets during clinic visits.
• Manage relationships with Ops and clinics.
• Prepare final reports for clinic verified assets.

Skills

Data-driven analysis

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Team management

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Chartered qualification (CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Asset Infinity software

Job description

Overview

Field Based Fixed Asset Verification Accountant - Fixed Term Contract. At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every day across our international network. IVC Evidensia champions the long-term health and welfare of animals and delivers our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.

The Fixed Asset verification project is a group-wide transformation project to verify and tag all individual moveable assets of GBV £10k or over within the group estate. IVCE teams will complete the physical tagging of assets during clinic visits for clinics with more than 10 assets. For clinics with 10 assets and below, a desktop team will manage the tagging process with support from the clinics. This role is being offered on a Fixed Term Contract until June 2026.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Sending the cleansed Fixed Asset Register, detailing the individual moveable assets of GBV £10k or over to clinic SPOC's.
• Physically visit each clinic to verify, tag and photograph the individual moveable assets £10k or over, using Asset Infinity software.
• Support and manage the relationship with Ops/clinics, ensuring smooth and efficient clinic visits, and reporting from the visits.
• Prepare and gain sign-off for the final clinic verified assets by the relevant Clinical Director.
• Support the FaST FAR Transformation Delivery Lead and Accounting Adjustment SME, as required.
• Travel is required for this role.

Experience/Qualifications

• Strong academically — educated to degree level or studying towards a chartered professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or similar).
• Experience of fixed asset audit would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Data-driven, with a keen eye for detail — comfortable working with large data sets and manipulating large files.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment — flexibility is key.
• Able to demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A pragmatic problem-solver who is calm and confident under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work well within the team, and communicate effectively but sympathetically with the clinics.
• Strong team management skills and experience.

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment teams.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

What We Offer

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care
• Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.