Senior Financial Accountant

Lonza, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Fixed Asset Accountant. The role involves maintaining accurate fixed asset records, ensuring IFRS compliance, and supporting month-end reporting activities. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and be part qualified ACCA/CIMA. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA required.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS is essential; IFRS16 knowledge is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger.
• Ensure timely execution of month-end close activities.
• Apply IFRS16 accounting standards to lease related assets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Overview

The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate records of fixed assets transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, including IFRS16, and supporting timely month-end close and reporting activities across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconciled the fixed asset subledger, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, disposals and transfers in accordance with IFRS and company policies
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of month-end close activities, including preparation of fixed asset roll-forwards, reconciliations and variance analysis
• Apply IFRS16 accounting standards to lease related assets, including right of use asset recognition, amortization and remeasurement
• Collaborate with global CAPEX team in tracking key project achievements to ensure timely placing of assets into service
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation and responding to audit inquiries
• Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of fixed assets accounting processes and internal controls
• Participate in global process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance in fixed asset accounting
• Provide guidance and support to team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Qualifications

• Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, IFRS16 knowledge is desirable
• Knowledge of Assets Management - SAP Module
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to collaborate with various levels of management
• Understanding of work stream connection of Fixed Assets activities to other functions
• Strong deductive and analytical skills
• Hands on knowledge of SAP ERP