Hybrid Fixed Assets & Capital Accountant | Public Sector

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

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.