Fixed Assets and Capital Accountant

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in Barking, 2-0

Public sector benefits

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting for a Fixed Assets and Capital Accountant in Barking (Hybrid). This permanent role supports the finance team with fixed asset records, capital accounting activities and statutory reporting requirements.

The role requires experience in fixed assets and financial reporting, strong control mentality, and the ability to work across stakeholders in a hybrid public sector environment. 3 days office, 2 days remote, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related subject, or AAT Level 4, or part-qualified ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA.
• Experience in year-end accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience maintaining fixed asset registers and capital accounting activities.
• Proven experience with complex balance sheet and GL reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience; analytical skills and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register with acquisitions, disposals and transfers.
• Manage asset depreciation, impairment and capital accounting adjustments.
• Maintain leasing records and ensure compliance with standards.
• Reconcile fixed assets to the General Ledger and investigate variances.
• Monitor capital expenditure and capital projects.
• Support year-end closure and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare disclosures, working papers and audit documentation.
• Respond to audit queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Complete statutory returns and related financial submissions.
• Produce financial analysis and management information for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and asset management.
• Advise stakeholders on financial procedures and best practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

AAT Level 4

ACCA/CIPFA/CIMA part-qualified

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Fixed Assets and Capital Accountant

Location: Barking, East London (Hybrid)

Salary: 40,182 per annum plus excellent public sector benefits and hybrid working

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based in Barking, 2 days remote

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a public sector organisation for a Fixed Assets and Capital Accountant to join an established Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with experience in fixed assets, capital accounting and financial reporting to play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and supporting statutory reporting requirements.

The Role

As Fixed Assets and Capital Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate fixed asset and leasing records, supporting capital accounting activities and contributing to the production of financial statements and year-end accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring all acquisitions, disposals and transfers are accurately recorded.
• Manage asset depreciation, impairment and other capital accounting adjustments.
• Maintain leasing records and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Reconcile fixed asset records to the General Ledger and investigate variances.
• Monitor and report on capital expenditure and capital projects.
• Support the year-end closure process and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare financial disclosures, working papers and supporting documentation for external audit.
• Respond to audit queries and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Complete statutory returns, financial reports and related submissions.
• Produce financial analysis and management information to support decision‑making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and asset management practices.
• Support and advise stakeholders on financial procedures and best practice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related subject, or AAT Level 4 qualification, or be part-qualified ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience of year-end accounts preparation and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience maintaining fixed asset registers and undertaking capital accounting activities.
• Proven experience completing complex balance sheet and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Fixed assets and capital accounting within the public sector.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Experience producing statutory accounts.
• Experience using ERP or financial management systems such as Oracle, SAP, Unit4, Agresso, Civica or similar.

What's on Offer

• Salary of 40,182 per annum plus excellent public sector benefits and hybrid working
• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the Barking office and 2 days working remotely
• Full-time, Monday to Friday working pattern
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• A varied and rewarding role with excellent long-term career prospects

If you have a strong financial accounting background and are looking for your next permanent opportunity within a values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.