Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent government agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant to manage processes relating to non-current assets and support financial reporting. The role includes maintaining asset registers, assisting with audit processes, and providing technical advice. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills and a relevant finance qualification. This position offers a chance to influence government financial practices and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and managing asset registers.
• Strong understanding of capital and non-current asset transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with auditors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting for non-current assets.
• Prepare non-current asset notes for financial statements.
• Provide information to auditors and manage audit issues.
• Forecast depreciation and impairments.
• Offer technical advice on asset budgeting.
• Drive process efficiencies within the non-current assets function.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit management

Technical advice

Process improvement

Education

Relevant degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Non-Current Asset Register

Government Financial Reporting Manual

Job description

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme. We are also delivering cost- effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace services.

Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. Our four core values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together:

• Striving for excellence - We always aim to deliver great results
• Empowering through respect - We insist on fair treatment for all, always
• Acting with integrity - We consistently do the right thing
• Succeeding together - We rely on each other to achieve success

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.

To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.

We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

Reporting to the Head of Non-Current Asset Reporting, the Senior Non-Current Asset Accountant is responsible for operating processes that enable GPA to understand the extent and value of its non-current assets at any point in time. This includes the practice of acquiring, using and disposing of assets in line with the Government Financial Reporting Manual and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the accounting for the GPA’s non-current assets including maintaining the Non-Current Asset Register
• Support the preparation of non-current asset notes, accounting policies and disclosures for inclusion in the GPA’s financial statements
• Provide information to external and internal auditors of non-current assets and associated controls, supporting the Head of Non-Current Asset Reporting in audit planning, managing fieldwork and the resolution of audit issues
• Prepare forecasts for depreciation and impairments to inform annual and medium-term planning
• Provide technical advice to business areas and finance team members on accounting and budgeting of capital and non-current asset transactions
• Support the preparation of the GPA’s dilapidations provision and associated policy, working with GPA’s commercial partner to resolve any queries or disputes
• Drive continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the non-current assets function, delivering maximum value for the GPA and ensuring robust controls are in place
• Seek out opportunities to lead/contribute to cross-government and cross-finance initiatives outside of own role
• Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness

The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.