You will manage & validate the reconciliation of the fixed asset register, plus ensure the integration of a clear capitalisation policy, with clean historic WIP & CAPEX balances.
Another key focal point will be to look at improving audit trails & ways of reducing the need for any audit adjustments.
Produce the monthly fixed assets reporting packs for the business.
Duties:
* Deliver the fixed asset roadmap
* Deliver the end fixed asset improvement programme.
* Create & implement a thought out structured plan to cleanse & validate the existing fixed asset register, identifying any historic errors, any misclassification & any incomplete records, successfully resolving them methodically.
* Ensure clear asset categorisation aligned to IFRS & Group reporting requirements.
* Implement robust capitalisation policies & practical capitalisation policy guidance for operational teams.
* Govern capital expenditure partnering with the SMT to significantly improve CAPEX approvals, CAPEX tracking & CAPEX reporting.
* Ensure that all CAPEX projects are capitalised correctly.
* Oversee & improve WIP visibility as well as project close outs.
* Implement improved standards for all associated documentation.
* Support audits.
* Successfully manage the closing of month end / year end, ensuring all financial data is accurate.
* Manage the GL & deliver accurate financial statements.
* Responsible for all statutory accounts processes.
* Perform balance sheet reconciliation's.
* Prepare corporate tax returns & review / finalise (with the group tax team)
* Ensure full compliance with tax regulations.
* Cash reconciliation's, cash-flow & interest payments responsibility.
* Work on systems & process improvements with the wider teams.
* Increase the automation of processes where possible, CI approach.
* Improve data & reporting measures.
* Act as the main point of contact for fixed asset matters.
* Produce progress updates & risk summaries to share with the SMT.
Attributes:
* Degree in finance, accounting or business administration.
* Experience working as a Accounting & Reporting Manager, Financial Controller, Group Reporting Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, Group Financial Reporting Manager, Statutory Reporting Manager or similar.
* ACCA or CIMA qualfiied.
* Strong experience / knowledge of CAPEX, WIP, Tax & Fixed assets.
* Group experience would be beneficial (not a must).
This position is commutable from Lincoln, Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Newark, Louth, Horncastle, Bardney, Nettleham, Saxilby, Navenby, Grantham & areas close to these.
Please note this role is working 5 days in the office.
Interviews to take place immediately
Salary description
£54000.00 - £57000.00 per year