Fixed Asset Accountant

We are looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to join us on a permanent basis. This is a varied role which includes identifying and recording capital projects, reconciling to the ledger, preparing journals and providing guidance. This role requires someonewith an analytical mind, who has good attention to detail and is looking to develop their skillset.

**About us**

We are social housing landlord and think our vision of Improving Lives Incommunities says it all

Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we manage more than 22,600 homes across Yorkshire and are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our plans and actions. This year will see us focus on the first year of a 2 -year plan, to 2024. Our plan puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great placesto live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.

**Responsibilities**
- Responsible for identification and recording of capital projects
- Process additions, disposals, depreciation and impairment of Housing Properties to the Fixed Asset register RAM and reconcile balances back to the general ledger
- Reconcile assets under refurbishment back to the general ledger and the Investment and Regeneration Programme
- Prepare journals
- Assist the Financial Accountant in preparing reports for committees and the management accounts
- Provide guidance to the organisation on capital accounting
- Ensure Capitalisation Policy is implemented
- Ensure process maps and controls are in place

**Requirements**:

- AAT qualified or relevant degree and studying towards higher level accountancy exams (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA)
- Experienced in Capital and Fixed Asset Accounting including RAM
- Experience of reconciling fixed asset registers to the general ledger
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Familiar with the Housing SORP (desirable)
- Strong Excel skills

**Benefits**
- Salary £32,897 per year
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership
- Excellent holiday allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.