Fixed Asset Controller

Branston Ltd; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Branston Ltd is seeking a Fixed Asset Controller to own the fixed asset and capital expenditure processes, delivering robust controls and accurate reporting. You will partner with operational teams to drive efficiency and governance across the business in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong numerical and communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and experience in financial accounting, with potential progression through a professional qualification.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider MS Office suite.
• Experience in a financial accounting role is essential or progressing through a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own the fixed asset and capital expenditure processes with robust controls.
• Monitor budgets and variances for capex; ensure accurate records and reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation, disposals and asset movements.
• Collaborate with operations to enforce financial policies and purchasing processes.
• Prepare regular capital expenditure and fixed asset reporting for management.

Skills

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Excel

Prior financial accounting experience

Education

Professional financial qualification

Job description

also continually developing our great range of innovative, ready-to-cook prepared vegetables. At Branston we thrive to be the best, through our values and invest in our people. This is a fast-paced environment and looking for someone who is adaptable in their approach. The Role As Fixed Asset Controller, you will take ownership of the fixed asset and capital expenditure processes, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, budget management and effective governance, while partnering with operational teams to drive efficiency and continuous improvement across the business.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the fixed asset and capital expenditure processes, ensuring accurate records and appropriate financial controls.
• Monitor capital expenditure and budgets, highlighting key variances, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including asset additions, transfers, depreciation and disposals.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure financial policies and purchasing processes are followed.
• Prepare regular reporting and analysis on capital expenditure and fixed assets for management.
• Support financial governance, compliance and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiency across the business.
• Provide support and cover for wider finance activities as required.

What we want from you?

• Strong numerical and communication skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft suites including Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced setting, with self motivation and ability to prioritise workload based Starting or progressing through a professional financial qualification
• Relevant experience is a previous financial accountant role

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.