Record to Report Accountant – Fixed Assets Specialist - 6 Month FTC.

Aberdeen is committed to becoming the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. We focus on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand.

The Finance function, led by the Chief Financial Officer, is structured into four specialist teams and three commercially focused units.

The Group Financial Control (GFC) Pillar, led by the Group Financial Controller, plays a critical role in providing accurate financial outputs, operating strong controls, and delivering value‑adding insight across the organisation. Finance Operations, part of the GFC Pillar, is a core function that delivers operational finance services across Record to Report, Billing, Banking, Accounts Payable, and Supplier Relationship Management. The team is based mainly in Edinburgh with oversight of a third‑party provider in Chennai (WNS).

The Record to Report Accountant – Fixed Assets Specialist is a technical leadership position in Finance Operations. The role focuses on Fixed Assets accounting, ensuring balance‑sheet integrity, providing subject‑matter expertise, and influencing best practice across the Record to Report function. Direct line management is required, with strong judgement, influence, and collaborative delivery.

• Act as the technical lead for Fixed Assets accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, impairments, asset transfers, asset register governance, and leases.
• Ensure Fixed Assets balances are complete, accurate, well‑controlled, and aligned to accounting policy and standards.
• Deliver high‑quality Fixed Assets outputs as part of month‑end and year‑end close, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain and enhance balance sheet substantiation, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audit activity, providing clear explanations and robust evidence.
• Proactively identify risks, control gaps, and process weaknesses within Fixed Assets and related processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including simplification, automation, and improved data quality.
• Work closely with other Record to Report team members, Finance Systems, and stakeholder teams to resolve issues and deliver outcomes.
• Provide ad‑hoc support or cover across broader Record to Report areas (such as operating costs or revenue) when required, without detracting from Fixed Assets ownership.
• Communicate clearly and authentically with stakeholders, adapting style for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Escalate issues appropriately to ensure risks do not crystallise.

• CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting accreditation.
• Technical expertise in Fixed Assets accounting within a Record to Report or General Ledger environment.
• Proven experience operating in a well‑controlled, audit‑focused finance function.
• Deep understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and lead through expertise rather than hierarchy.
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset.
• Confident and clear communicator with high professional standards.
• Some experience supporting wider Record to Report activities such as operating costs, revenue or transfer pricing.

• 40 days’ annual leave.
• 16% employer pension contribution.
• Discretionary performance‑based bonus (where applicable).
• Private healthcare.
• Flexible benefits including gym discounts, season ticket loans, and access to an employee discount portal.

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