Job summary
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, and our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people � and more broadly to the world.
A position of Capital Management Accountant has arisen within the Financial Control pillar of UKRI Corporate Finance. The role is based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, near Didcot, Oxfordshire although occasional travel to other UKRI sites will be required. The Financial Control pillar within UKRI is principally responsible for the production of the Annual Report and Accounts and the maintenance of the General Ledger and monthly transactions.� The position will be solely focussed on the management of the fixed assets further information can be found at��
The role requires a proactive individual who is highly organised with strong analytical and communication skills. Prior knowledge of Oracle is desirable.
Job description
Reporting to the Head of Capital Management, duties will include:
1. Monthly reconciliation between Oracle General Ledger and Fixed Asset modules on a project by project basis
2. Ensure Fixed Asset capitalisation and disposals are in accordance with UKRI policies and International Financial Reporting Standards
3. Provision of educational workshops and materials on Fixed Assets and Capital Project set-ups to Capital Project Managers and Departmental staff at all UKRI sites
4. Maintenance of the 150+ Capital Projects Ledger� involving advising on project structures to facilitate asset creation in the Fixed Asset Register, cleansing project data of non-capital items and the timely creation of Construction in Progress Assets
5. Manage rolling cycles of Fixed Asset verification, validation and impairment review
6. Maintain an effective collaborative working relationship with the shared service centre UK SBS (as Fixed Asset transaction processing is outsourced)
7. Undertake a monthly quality review of the Fixed Asset reconciliations undertaken by the UK SBS
8. Other activities suitable for the role and experience
You will have extensive interaction with staff in both Finance and Project Management and will need to establish strong working relationships with Project Managers and Management Accountants.
Person specification
Essential
9. Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant experience
10. Extensive experience in a financial accounting environment substantiated by a proven track record
11. Good working knowledge of the International Reporting Standards relating to Non-Current Assets � tangible and intangible
12. Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail
13. Good working knowledge of data mining within MS Excel�
14. Good working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
15. Experience in the creation and management of Fixed Assets and large Capital Projects
16. Experience of complex GL account reconciliations
17. Ability and experience of presenting and explaining financial information to non-financial staff.�
18. Flexible and a self-motivated individual�
Occasional travel to other UKRI sites will be required.
Desirable
19. Experience of Oracle Project Accounting, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets Modules.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �34,905, UK Research and Innovation contributes �10,111 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
20. UK Research and Innovation offers a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes:�
30 days� annual leave plus public and privilege days,Flexible working hoursExceptional defined benefit pension schemeChristmas shut downAccess to childcare vouchers, employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.�
We currently operate a flexible hybrid working arrangement, allowing staff to work three days a week from home.
The UKRI Commercial Directorate is also passionate about supporting our team�s professional development, and is committed to:
A structured mentoring programme for all new startersA variety of ongoing training opportunities delivered internally and externally, to encourage continuing professional development.Providing a breadth of experience in procurement and categories of purchasing � from one-off specialist research equipment, construction, professional services, Facilities Management and scientific computing.�
For further information on our benefits please see:
UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.