Lease Clearing Accountant

Devyani International P Ltd; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-moving finance team is seeking a Lease Clearing Accountant for a Fixed Term Contract in Chippenham, England. The successful candidate will be responsible for the reconciliation of the Lease clearing account and ensuring compliance with IFRS16 reporting. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site attendance two days a week. Excellent data manipulation and technical accounting skills are necessary, along with relevant experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits on online discount platform

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a lease clearing accounting role is essential.
• Knowledge of IFRS16 reporting is crucial.
• Strong skills in data manipulation and advanced Excel are required.

Responsibilities

• Cleanse the Lease clearing account.
• Reconcile the Lease clearing account.
• Liaise with departments to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Experience of a similar role

IFRS16 Lease accounting experience

Excellent data manipulation skills

Good understanding and experience of balance sheet reconciliations

Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of accounting standards

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong excel skills

Experience of working under pressure

Previous AP experience

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Part-Qualified

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Lease Clearing Accountant to join us for an FTC until the end of May 2026. The Finance Shared Services Centre is a fast moving, customer focused team, providing a range of professional services to support the Wincanton business and its customers.

The successful applicant will take responsibility for the reconciliation of the Lease clearing account including compliance with IFRS16 reporting.

The role is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite Tuesday and Wednesday each week.

Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and can be flexible with start and finish times.

Responsibilities

• Cleanse the Lease clearing account
• Reconcile the Lease clearing account
• Liaise with other department to resolve reconciling items/queries
• Identify areas for continued improvement and create a controls environment in line with the accounting controls framework to mitigate the risk of material error or misstatement.
• Working with a continuous improvement mindset
• Adhoc duties as required

What will you bring?

• Experience of a similar role
• IFRS16 Lease accounting experience
• Excellent data manipulation skills
• Good understanding and experience of balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of accounting standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills and diligent individual
• Strong excel skills
• Experience of working under pressure, prioritizing, and managing competing deadlines
• Previous AP experience
• You will ideally be ACA / ACCA / CIMA Part-Qualified

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. Thats why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; Were Thoughtful, Were Aiming High and Were Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more:Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

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