Fixed Asset Accountant in Birmingham

Role: Fixed Asset Accountant

Work Type: Permanent, full-time (38.75 hours)

Location: Sutton Coldfield (Hybrid 3 days on site)

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

We're looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to take ownership of a substantial and strategically important asset base, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and governance of our fixed asset accounting processes. This is an exciting opportunity to become the subject matter expert for asset accounting across the business, partnering with stakeholders at all levels, driving process improvements, and helping shape how we manage and report on significant capital investments. If you enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with process improvement and business partnering, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why Join Us?

Our assets are at the heart of our business, and this role plays a critical part in ensuring they are accurately managed, controlled and reported. You'll have end-to-end ownership of the fixed asset register, working closely with Finance, Procurement, Property, Fleet and Operational teams to ensure the highest standards of financial control and reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants visibility, responsibility and the chance to influence how asset accounting operates across a complex and evolving organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Fixed Assets Accountant, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end fixed asset and capital expenditure process, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

You'll be responsible for:

• Owning and maintaining the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and integrity across all asset records.
• Managing the full asset lifecycle, from capitalisation and depreciation through to disposals.
• Leading fixed asset month‑end activities, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.
• Providing insight and analysis on CapEx, depreciation, and asset movements to support business decision‑making.
• Acting as the key contact for auditors and supporting statutory reporting requirements.
• Partnering with finance and operational teams to ensure accurate asset accounting and reporting.
• Reviewing and improving fixed asset processes, controls, and governance to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Driving automation and systems improvements, including a review of CapEx allocation and reporting processes.
• Becoming the go‑to expert for fixed asset accounting, providing guidance and support across the business.

About You

You’ll bring a combination of technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail and a genuine desire to improve processes.

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong experience within Fixed Asset Accounting or Capital Accounting.
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Qualified through experience or part‑qualified via the following: ACCA, CIMA.

Who This Role Would Suit

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys owning a process and being the expert in their field.
• Takes pride in delivering accuracy, controls and audit readiness.
• Thrives when working with large datasets and complex asset information. Likes partnering with stakeholders across the business.
• Is naturally inquisitive and enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Wants a role where they can genuinely influence processes and add value.

Why Dignity?

Dignity exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Our head office teams, across functions like finance, HR, marketing and IT, make sure the people working directly with families have what they need to do that well.

Dignity is going through a real period of change. We’re building better systems, simplifying how things work, and strengthening the business for the long term, and head office plays a big part in making that happen.

We look for people who take pride in their work, support their colleagues, and want to keep learning. You’ll be part of a close team, and you’ll be able to see the difference your work makes, even when you’re not working with families directly.

If you’re looking for a role with variety, a supportive team, and the chance to grow, Dignity is a good place to be.

What You Can Expect From Us

Whether you’re stepping into broader responsibility or deepening your expertise, we’ll support you with a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally.

• Time to recharge — 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, giving you the space to rest and maintain a healthy balance.
• Supporting you on the move — £4,000 car allowance to support travel where required.
• Recognising your impact — Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £500.
• Healthcare when it matters — Private medical cover for you, giving peace of mind and quicker access to treatment.
• Planning for your future — 4% matched pension contribution to help you build long‑term financial security.
• Peace of mind — Life assurance cover at 2× your salary to support your loved ones.
• Support when you need it — Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.
• Developing your potential — Ongoing development opportunities, including apprenticeships and clear career progression pathways.
• Everyday savings and perks — Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jabs and additional lifestyle discounts.
• Making work easier — Free on‑site parking available at most of our locations.

FCA Statement

Dignity is part of a group that includes FCA‑regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements. This will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences. We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

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We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.