Asset Accountant

Required in: London Depot (Hemel Hempstead)

Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Analyst / Asset Accountant to support financial planning, reporting, and fixed asset management. This dual-role position will be responsible for analysing financial data to support strategic decisions while also managing the organizations fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

As a key influencer across the Lynch team this role will help implement and embed the company vision and behaviours across all that we do. Our vision is about \’being the best\’ at all that we do and enabling our great people to be the best they can be. To achieve this, we need to focus on delivering the highest service and focusing on getting things \’right first time\’, to support this we need to attract the best people who share our values for success and our passion for making an impact on tomorrows future.

This role is vital for ensuring our behaviours become real and are prioritised to enable our success:

CAN DO – It\’s our positive attitude that achieves our can-do approach. We work together as one team to deliver solutions to our challenges.

PASSION – We achieve right first time by having pride and enthusiasm. Being passionate empowers us to deliver an industry leading service to our customers.

ONE TEAM – We put the success of the team ahead of any personal gain. By communicating effectively, we support our colleagues and exceed our customers\’ expectations.

RESPECT – We trust and respect our colleagues, and our customers. We have integrity and create inclusive environments creating a healthy, safe, and fun workplace.

Reporting Lines:

You will report into the Head of Commercial Finance

May require occasional travel for site audits or asset verification.

Asset Accountant Role and Responsibilities:

Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register.

Process asset acquisitions, disposals, accruals and prepayments and depreciation.

Perform monthly asset reconciliations and reporting.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) and internal policies.

Assist in annual audits by providing fixed asset-related documentation.

Monitor capital expenditure and ensure correct classification.

Perform periodic physical asset verification and audits.

Analyse financial performance and prepare forecasts and assist with budgets, and reports.

Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Assist with variance analysis between actual results, budget, and forecast.

Prepare management reports to support business decision-making.

PO for delivery reconciliation and exports and sale of assets summaries

Support cost analysis and recommend improvements for efficiency.

Collaborate with departments to gather financial data and provide insights.

Other ad hoc Analysis

Qualifications:

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.

Part-qualified in a professional accounting body (CIMA, ACCA, CPA, AAT) is desirable.

2-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or asset management preferred.

Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting, with proven reconciliation skills.

Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite (desirable).

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling and data analysis.

Key Skills:

Analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively across functions.

Ability to manage deadlines and multitask.

Knowledge of accounting standards and compliance regulations.

Problem-solving and data interpretation abilities.

Ability to work as a team

Working Conditions:

Mainly office based (1 day remote may be an option)

Why work for Lynch?

Welcome to our family, we really appreciate you taking the time to consider joining our amazing team. Our people are at the heart of our business, and you will be a vital member to help us continue to grow and develop as a business.

We have a really exciting future here at Lynch and our expectations are very high, we believe in providing the highest standards of customer service, with a focus on getting things \’right first time\’ and we are really excited to meet the best people who have the skills and passion to help us achieve our full potential, thank you.

What\’s our why:

We are passionate about making the construction industry the career of choice and we will do this by creating the greatest people experience here at Lynch, which results in better performance for our customers, our society, and our planet.

We have the potential to impact the world we live in, and we plan to make that impact a positive one for all who work for and with us.

Our culture

As a family-owned business we pride ourselves on our inclusive environments that drive fun, wellbeing, and high performance across all that we do. You really are joining a family and not just a business.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Flexible Working

You are welcome to ask about flexibility at interview stage.

Reasonable Adjustments

Please contact us if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

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