Senior Fixed Asset Accountant (Hybrid) – Social Housing

Goodman Masson; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large housing provider is seeking a Senior Capital Accountant to manage fixed asset activities and support financial reporting. The role involves leading fixed asset accounting operations, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Strong analytical skills and relevant qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) are essential, along with experience in capital accounting within housing or similar sectors. The position is hybrid, offering a mix of office and remote working.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital accounting or fixed asset roles within housing, property, construction, or large complex organizations.
• Strong grasp of accounting standards relevant to fixed assets (e.g., FRS102 and componentisation principles).
• Confident working with finance systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of fixed asset accounting, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain strong controls around the asset register and support improvements to existing processes.
• Provide monthly reporting, analysis and insight relating to capital expenditure and asset performance.
• Support the development and application of capitalisation policies.
• Participate in projects to streamline workflows and improve system usage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Education

Full professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

A large housing provider is seeking a Senior Capital Accountant to manage fixed asset activities and support financial reporting. The role involves leading fixed asset accounting operations, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Strong analytical skills and relevant qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) are essential, along with experience in capital accounting within housing or similar sectors. The position is hybrid, offering a mix of office and remote working.