Property Accountant

Asda Stores Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Property Accountant to manage lease and capital accounting, ensuring accurate reporting and control. The role requires a Qualified Accountant with strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently. A hybrid working model is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Experience in coaching junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting for key lease and capital areas.
• Monthly and annual reporting and forecasting.
• Drive process improvement and efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Lateral thinking

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Digital analytics tools

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: June 3, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R-054722

Job Title

Property Accountant

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Controlling

Closing Date

2 June 2025

Find your role

As a Controllership Accountant - Property, you will combine your technical accounting knowledge with communication and prioritisation skills to ensure that we maintain a strong control environment and accurate reporting of the Property P&L and Fixed asset / Lease accounting. You will have responsibility for:

1. Accounting for the key lease and capital areas, including management of a £10bn asset register and accounting advisory to internal customers
2. Monthly and annual reporting and forecasting of key asset and property-related lines
3. Business partnering with multiple teams across finance and beyond
4. Taking responsibility for key control processes in the Controllership - Property team remit (e.g., Month and quarter-end processes, reconciliation review and reporting, control framework review and execution)
5. Driving process improvement and efficiencies through digital tools and automation
6. Opportunity to get involved in significant property transaction work
7. Line management and coaching of junior colleagues

Let's find out about you

You should be a Qualified Accountant with post-qualification experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) able to manage and prioritise workload with strong attention to detail.

You should also have the following:

1. Able to effectively work independently, manage, and prioritise competing tasks and deliverables
2. Great analytical skills, problem solving, and an eye for detail
3. Proficient in Excel; experience in SAP and digital analytics tools is desirable
4. Confidence liaising with stakeholders at all levels
5. Able to think laterally, challenge the status quo to drive efficiencies across processes
6. Experience of coaching junior colleagues

Everything you'll love

To balance collaboration and flexibility, Asda offers a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week in our Home Offices. Additional requirements may include visiting suppliers, stores, or depots.

You will also receive an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Participation in Asda Allies Inclusion Networks
• Excellent parental leave policies including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave, and fertility support

We want all colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. We are proud to be inclusive and supportive of diversity.

About us

Asda is Reimagining Retail. Our business offers numerous career possibilities. Explore our current positions and apply to roles that suit you. Keep checking for new opportunities and application updates.