Fixed Asset Accountant

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA; Crawley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme - up to 12%

Flexible days + 25 days holiday

Volunteer days

Personal development focus

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a dedicated Accounting Operations Accountant (Fixed Assets) to join the UK & Ireland Finance team at Gatwick. You will own fixed asset controlling and reporting, support period end close, and contribute to balance sheet accuracy.

The role offers a circa £40,000 salary, a generous benefits package including a pension, bonus potential, extra holidays, volunteering days, and a commitment to personal development; a flexible working approach is considered.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting skills with fixed asset experience.
• Strong Excel proficiency and SAP experience.
• Ability to develop relationships with stakeholders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Fixed Asset controlling and reporting (internal, external and tax related).
• Balance Sheet reconciliation for fixed assets and lease liabilities.
• Global reporting of results to Vevey.
• Preparation of information for statutory accounts and tax computation.
• Support continuous improvement and team development.

Skills

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fixed Asset Accountant

Business Area: Finance

Location: Gatwick

Salary Circa £40,000 (Depending on experience)

Additional Benefits include;

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme - up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days
• A focus on personal development and growth

Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual's flexible working needs, don't let this stop you from applying.

We are recruiting for an Accounting Operations Accountant (Fixed Assets). This is a permanent opportunity which will report into Accounting Operations Manager. Our highly-skilled Finance function is a core part of Nestlé's success within the UK and Ireland, offering a real range of career opportunities. As you'd expect, the team is a large one, offering a chance to diversify and broaden your experience throughout your career, should you wish to.

Your impact

We have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join the Accounting Operations Team as an Accounting Operations Accountant focused on Fixed Asset control and reporting. Within this team we are responsible for the Period End Close process, the maintenance of the ledger, balance sheet quality and management reports to our Global Leadership Team and Senior UK Management.

Key responsibilities of this role are likely to include:

• Activities related to Fixed Asset controlling and reporting (internal, external and tax related)
• Ensuring the effectiveness of processes for the reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts relating to Fixed assets and lease liabilities
• Global reporting of results to Vevey
• Preparation of information for the statutory accounts and the tax computation
• Continuous improvement project work and support for other team members

Your ingredients for success

As the successful candidate you'll be eager to learn, have the ability to develop positive working relationships at various stakeholder levels whilst working to specific requirements. The successful candidate will ideally be qualified or studying for an accounting qualification.

Key skills required include:

• Excel skills and preferably SAP experience
• Proven accounting skills
• Established interpersonal skills
• Highly proactive with ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload

Strong results focus to meet deadlines along with excellent attention to detail

What you need to know

Advert posting date: 12/10/2026

Advert closing date: 26/10/2026

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