Leasing Accountant

Job Description:

We're partnering with a market-leading global business looking to appoint a commercially minded Lease and Fixed Assets Accountant to join a high-performing finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, building strong stakeholder relationships and playing a visible role in improving processes across a large, fast-paced organisation.

You'll take ownership of lease accounting and reporting under IFRS16, oversee fixed asset activity and work closely with finance and operational teams across the business to ensure robust controls, accurate reporting and smooth month-end delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing all month-end lease accounting processes and reporting
• Ensuring lease accounting data is accurate and complete within the system
• Preparing manual journals and supporting SAP postings where required
• Producing IFRS16 reporting for group submissions
• Reviewing balance sheet control accounts and resolving outstanding queries
• Identifying and processing lease additions, modifications and disposals
• Supporting statutory audit requirements and lease-related reporting
• Reviewing PandL treatment of short-term and low-value leases
• Overseeing property-related finance activity and partnering with operational finance teams
• Approving fixed asset creations and transfers
• Supporting reporting around carbon footprint and ONS submissions
• Maintaining and improving finance processes and documentation
• Coaching and supporting junior team members within the team

What we're looking for:

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA accountant with at least 3 years' finance experience
• Actively studying towards qualification
• Strong month-end accounting experience including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Good understanding of IFRS16 lease accounting
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and complex formulae
• Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

Desirable experience:

• Exposure to property or lease-related costs
• Previous experience mentoring or managing junior team members

This role offers excellent exposure across a large-scale finance function, the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and genuine scope for development as the business continues to evolve.

£45000 - £55000/year

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