At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting processes and oversee fixed asset reconciliation and capitalisation policies.
- Company: Join a leading fresh produce business based in Lincolnshire, known for its commitment to quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy a structured work environment with a focus on process improvement and automation.
- Other info: The position requires working five days a week in the office.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to significantly impact CAPEX tracking and reporting.
- Qualifications: Candidates must be CIMA or ACCA qualified with strong experience in CAPEX and fixed assets.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading Lincolnshire fresh produce business, recruiting for an experienced Accounting & Reporting Manager who is CIMA or ACCA qualified to work hand in hand with the company FC to manage all financial reporting processes, ensuring they are fully integrated, robust, accurate & compliant to the required standards.
You will manage & validate the reconciliation of the fixed asset register, plus ensure the integration of a clear capitalisation policy, with clean historic WIP & CAPEX balances. Another key focal point will be to look at improving audit trails & ways of reducing the need for any audit adjustments. Produce the monthly fixed assets reporting packs for the business.
Duties:- Deliver the fixed asset roadmap.
- Deliver the end fixed asset improvement programme.
- Create & implement a thought out structured plan to cleanse & validate the existing fixed asset register, identifying any historic errors, any misclassification & any incomplete records, successfully resolving them methodically.
- Ensure clear asset categorisation aligned to IFRS & Group reporting requirements.
- Implement robust capitalisation policies & practical capitalisation policy guidance for operational teams.
- Govern capital expenditure partnering with the SMT to significantly improve CAPEX approvals, CAPEX tracking & CAPEX reporting.
- Ensure that all CAPEX projects are capitalised correctly.
- Oversee & improve WIP visibility as well as project close outs.
- Implement improved standards for all associated documentation.
- Support audits.
- Successfully manage the closing of month end / year end, ensuring all financial data is accurate.
- Manage the GL & deliver accurate financial statements.
- Responsible for all statutory accounts processes.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare corporate tax returns & review / finalise (with the group tax team).
- Ensure full compliance with tax regulations.
- Cash reconciliations, cash-flow & interest payments responsibility.
- Work on systems & process improvements with the wider teams.
- Increase the automation of processes where possible, CI approach.
- Improve data & reporting measures.
- Act as the main point of contact for fixed asset matters.
- Produce progress updates & risk summaries to share with the SMT.
- Degree in finance, accounting or business administration.
- Experience working as an Accounting & Reporting Manager, Financial Controller, Group Reporting Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, Group Financial Reporting Manager, Statutory Reporting Manager or similar.
- ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Strong experience / knowledge of CAPEX, WIP, Tax & Fixed assets.
- Group experience would be beneficial (not a must).
This position is commutable from Lincoln, Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Newark, Louth, Horncastle, Bardney, Nettleham, Saxilby, Navenby, Grantham & areas close to these. Please note this role is working 5 days in the office.
Accounting and Reporting Manager (Fixed Assets / CAPEX) in Sleaford employer: GBR Recruitment Ltd
Located in Lincolnshire, this fresh produce business prioritises quality and compliance. Employees benefit from a structured approach to financial management and opportunities for process improvements. The team is dedicated to enhancing audit trails and reducing adjustments.
