Fixed Asset Accountant

Speedy Hire Plc; Newton-le-Willows; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant to support financial reporting and performance across the UK & Ireland. The role involves preparing monthly accounts, conducting financial analysis, and providing insights to operational teams. Candidates should be studying for a recognized accounting qualification and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working environment and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Strong work‑life balance with hybrid working options

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Fixed Asset Management Accounts.
• Conduct financial analysis and balance-sheet management.
• Produce actionable insights from reports.

Skills

Self‑motivated with a proactive approach

Strong organisational skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Education

Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (ideally D365 or BPC)

Job description

Fixed Asset Accountant

Location: North West
Employment Type: Permanent

Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job. We're proud of our inclusive, fast-paced and supportive culture, and we're now looking for an ambitious Fixed Asset Accountant to join our dynamic finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the Fixed Asset Finance team, supporting both financial reporting and operational performance across the UK & Ireland.

The Role

As a Fixed Asset Accountant, you will help prepare monthly fixed asset management accounts and provide high-quality financial insight to the operational teams. You will work closely with managers across the business to ensure accurate reporting, performance improvement and strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly Fixed Asset Management Accounts for UK & Ireland to agreed deadlines.
• Conduct commercial and financial analysis, engaging in proactive balance‑sheet management.
• Produce, interpret and analyse reports that provide clear and actionable insights into business performance.
• Monitor trends in products and asset movement, identifying issues, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare month‑end balance‑sheet reconciliations and performance review packs for the Fixed Asset Manager.
• Support Finance Managers with budgeting and reforecasting for all fixed asset movements.
• Review depot inefficiencies and support operational teams in delivering performance improvement plans.
• Assist with half‑year and year‑end audit preparation.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects and analysis as required by the Senior Finance Manager – Balance Sheet.
• Act as a key liaison between operational management and UK&I support functions.
• Review KPIs and financial data to ensure continuous improvement.
• Champion ongoing development and training within your role.
• Provide support and guidance to peers across the team.

About You – Skills & Competencies

• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to apply sound judgement in problem‑solving.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Committed to confidentiality and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience with ERP systems (ideally D365 or BPC).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Understanding of Speedy's operational business (desirable).
• Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences.

Why Join Speedy? – Our Benefits

At Speedy, we believe great people deserve great benefits. You'll enjoy:

• Strong work‑life balance with hybrid working options.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to buy or sell days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and wellbeing support.
• MySpeedy Rewards – discounts at retailers, gyms, restaurants and more.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support).
• Ongoing career development, training and professional study support.
• Recognition schemes and a supportive culture built on teamwork.

If you're an adaptable, analytical and commercially focused individual looking to grow your finance career within a market‑leading business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and accelerate your career with Speedy.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.