Asset Accounting Manager - South Leeds - On site/Office Based

This is a brand new Asset Accounting Manager role that will offer the successful candidate ownership and autonomy within a newly created role, reporting to the Shared Services/Group Financial Controller!The Business A South Leeds based PE owned, UK leader on the trajectory to grow its UK T/O from £500mil to £1bn over the next 5 years The role Will join the group finance function and take responsibility for managing the fixed assets register. You will oversee asset lifecycle activity, and prepare depreciation reports. You will also be performing reconciliations, supporting asset audits, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting for capital assets. The role works closely with procurement and operations to ensure timely asset financing, assists with external audits so business partnering skills are a must, and you will also be integral in implementing process improvements and upgrading systems.Key duties will include

• Review the work of the Capital Investment Analyst in maintaining and updating the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Track and review asset acquisitions, and record transfers, disposals, and adjustments in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation and amortisation entries.
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in physical verification of assets and coordinate periodic asset audits.
• Prepare reports on asset movements, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to capital assets.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to ongoing process reviews.
• Assist in external audits.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to facilitate asset finance in a timely manner.
• Support the business in selecting and implementing a new fixed asset system.

The candidate Ideally you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, but QBE and part qualified will also be considered the most important part is that you have had exposure and experience of managing fixed assets within your previous roles, be systems driven and have strong data/analysis skills.What's on offer?

• Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Pension
• Company car scheme
• On site parking