We are excited to announce we are recruiting an Assistant Accountant for Fixed Assets and Leases. The focus of this role will be to assist with the management of fixed assets and IFRS16 lease accounting; helping to ensure strong financial control and reporting.
This role is key to ensuring a robust control environment so that the company’s non current assets are accounted for and reported in accordance with accounting policies. In addition, it sits in the financial control and reporting team and as such the role should appeal to someone who has an interest in technical accounting.
Working pattern: 2 days in the office (ideally Tuesday & Thursday), 3 days working from home. Please note, if successful, there will be an expectation to be present in the office more than 2 days per week for the initial induction/training period.
Key Responsibilities:
Completing and updating fixed asset and lease information and reconciliation of financial information from the ledgers to the General Ledger accurately
Updating the fixed assets and leases accounting system with new additions and other changes according to the accounting standards
Assist in the monthly close process, analysing transactions, preparing required journals
Carry out reconciliations between source systems/databases, asset and leases registers and the general ledger
Assist with budgeting and forecasting for fixed assets and IFRS16 for both balance sheet and p&l
Review capital expenditure requests and invoices in line with CapEx policies and approval hierarchy
Assist in improving the financial control and reporting environment for Property, Plant & Equipment and Leases
Provide information and insight to stakeholders (internal & external) as and when required
Other ad hoc reporting duties as required
What are we looking for?
Part Qualified Accountant or working toward a recognised accountancy qualification (Essential)
Experience in Bookkeeping/ Fixed Assets (Preferred)
Knowledge of IAS 16 and IFRS 16 (Preferred)
Experience maintaining an asset register (Preferred)
Professional approach and the ability to deliver financial information accurately and in a clear and concise manner
Ability to work independently using their own initiative or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a large finance team
Operating in an environment experiencing significant business process change
Well organised with the ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate at all levels
Strong Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail
Proactive; using self-initiative
Team player
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is our culture which is considered our winning trait; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
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