Senior Capital Accountant

* Lead on all elements of fixed asset accounting, you will be seen as a key subject matter expert, providing guidance and challenge as part of the ongoing transformation initiatives.

* Execute appropriate financial controls and ensure that information which is recorded and reported is timely, accurate, and in line with the Group's accounting policies.

* Offer strategic and operational guidance to facilitate the management of emerging opportunities and challenges.

* Provide support to the Head of Capital and Asset Reporting in overseeing the financial implications of the Group's CAPEX and sales programmes.

* Maintain accurate data, managing large complex data sets on excel and in-house systems

* Develop a programme for collecting, updating, maintaining, and managing the Group's Fixed Asset Register

* Ensure that capital grant-funded assets adhere to grant terms, conditions and requirements

* Develop and implement standards and processes to identify and collect asset attribute data throughout the asset life cycle

* Manage and mentor the assistant capital accountant fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Essential knowledge, experience and skills including qualifications and professional membership:

* Hold a CCAB recognised accounting qualification with supporting CPD.

* Extensive experience of working in a complex capital accounting environment, dealing with inventory, fixed assets and investments

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audience engagement; work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

* Strategic thinking ability; capable of analysing complex data to develop solutions and make data driven decisions

* Experience influencing operational activities at both tactical and strategic levels across all areas of the business

* Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of D365 and Power BI preferred

* Ability to provide expert technical accounting advice with good knowledge of FRS and ideally exposure to SORP and related government legislation

* Uphold ethical principles including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality and professional behaviour

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.