Fixed Asset Accountant

Basingstoke Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will manage the accounting for a multi‑billion fixed asset portfolio, ensuring accurate recording and compliant reporting. You will work closely with the finance team to support monthly management reporting and annual statutory accounts, while improving asset processes. The position offers hybrid work from Basingstoke and a chance to contribute to a large housing portfolio. You’ll be part of a detail‑focused, stakeholder‑oriented team that values accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (up to 30)
wellbeing days (3)
matched pension up to 12%
life cover 4x salary
private medical insurance optional
volunteering days (2)

Responsibilities

Record fixed assets accurately in finance systems, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation
Provide SME input to improve fixed asset processes and asset spend coding
Support annual statutory accounts production and liaise with external auditors
Calculate depreciation, amortisation, and asset disposals analysis
Assist with budgeting, benchmarking, and KPI data for projects
Coordinate monthly balance sheet reconciliations with the team
Support financial reporting and ad hoc projects with stakeholders

Key requirements

Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent post graduate qualification)
Experience handling large data volumes in financial or fixed asset accounting
Understanding of financial accounting processes, controls, and reconciliations
Experience with fixed asset additions, disposals, and book value analysis (beneficial)
Budgeting and forecasting exposure (advantageous)
Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and stakeholder management
Strong IT skills including MS Office