Job Description

:OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Asset Accountant to join our team in Chippenham for a 9 month FTC. This is a new role and as a part of the team, you will be managing a team of 2 Assistants. The right applicant will take full ownership of this new position and be integral in driving forward and developing the fixed asset and leasing accounts.This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be in the Chippenham office on Tuesday and Wednesday each week.Salary - \xc2\xa3 CompHow will you contribute?

• Manage the Fixed Asset process, ensuring ongoing conformance and accounting via Oracle system
• Manage the Lease Management process, ensuring ongoing conformance and accounting for IFRS16 Leases via Oracle SAS system
• Ownership of the development and running of the IFRS16 Lease module
• Ensure that both IFRS16 leases and non-qualifying lease information is accurate with recharges and reconciliations actioned on a timely basis
• Ownership of the Bi-annual reconciliation of the Fleet management system to IFRS16 qualifying leases and non-qualifying leases
• Manage specific accounting and budgetary requirements for IFRS16 accounting for Properties
• Support the Financial Services Manager with the HY/YE audit requirements. Liaise with our External auditors on IFRS16 leases and Fixed Assets.
• Identify areas for continued improvement and create a controls environment in line with the accounting controls framework to mitigate the risk of material error or misstatement.
• Capex Reporting - Including ACE form tracking

What will you bring?

• Experience within a similar role
• Qualified or qualified by experience
• Self-motivated with a drive for results.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of managing and developing teams.
• Ability and flexibility to deliver under pressure.
• Experience of working with external auditors would be an advantage.

What do we offer?Our Culture & BenefitsIn addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That\'s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.Our CommitmentWe are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.Find out more:

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