Lease Clearing Accountant FTC

Wincanton PLC; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lease Clearing Accountant on a fixed-term contract until May 2026. This role involves reconciling the Lease clearing account with compliance to IFRS16 and requires hybrid work attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ideal candidates have experience in a similar role and strong technical accounting skills, alongside excellent data manipulation and Excel capabilities. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are also offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Employee benefits program

Qualifications

• Experience of a similar role.
• IFRS16 Lease accounting experience.
• Experience of working under pressure, prioritizing, and managing competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Cleanse the Lease clearing account.
• Reconcile the Lease clearing account.
• Liaise with other departments to resolve reconciling items/queries.
• Identify areas for continued improvement.
• Working with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Adhoc duties as required.

Skills

Data manipulation skills

Understanding of balance sheet reconciliations

Technical accounting skills

Strong Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

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 departments 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

Qualifications

• 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. We also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. Be part of our values; We\'re Thoughtful, We\'re Aiming High and We\'re 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