Capital Accountant
Eden Brown Synergy is delighted to collaborate with a local authority based in Warwickshire, seeking a Capital Accountant to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our asset accounting records and practices.
As a Capital Accountant, you will bring extensive experience in asset accounting within a local government setting to support a comprehensive review of the Company's Asset Module. You'll conduct a detailed retrospective analysis of accounts and the Asset Module, ensuring audit assurance for all Capital and Asset transactions. The role is initially for 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Audit Preparation and Assurance:
o Analyze revaluation reserves and decrement loss movements for the last three financial years (2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24).
o Identify and recommend adjustments to general ledger balances and asset records.
2. Data Analysis and Asset Management:
o Review and validate Asset Under Construction balances to ensure ledger accuracy.
o Work with complex datasets (e.g., 40,000+ assets across three fixed asset registers) to perform detailed reviews and calculations.
3. Support Financial Reporting:
o Assist in preparing the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and audit working papers, particularly for 'Note 14' and capital expenditure/financing notes.
o Collaborate on maintaining and updating the Capital Adjustment Account and Revaluation Reserves.
4. Collaboration and System Management:
o Work closely with the Principal Accountant (Capital and Treasury) and the financial system provider, Technology One, to refine and maintain the integrated Asset Module.
Essential Skills:
1. Experience: Extensive asset accounting expertise, particularly within a local government setting.
2. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills for complex financial calculations.
3. Attention to Detail: The ability to identify discrepancies and ensure audit compliance.
4. Knowledge of Systems: Familiarity with Financial Management Systems (e.g., Ci Anywhere) and fixed asset registers.
5. Collaborative Mindset: A proactive approach to working with cross-functional teams and external providers.
If the role feels of potential interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Info
Job Title: Capital Accountant
Company: Eden Brown Synergy
Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Posted: Jan 13th 2025
Closes: Feb 13th 2025
Sector: Contract
Contract: Contract
Hours: Full Time
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