Capital and Asset Co-ordinator

This is a fixed term contract role until December 2024, the role is part time - 3 days per week (21.6 hours)

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology.

As our Capital and Asset Co-ordinator you'll ensure our fixed assets are correctly accounted for and up-to-date. Joining our Central Finance Team in our Finance Department, you'll be supporting the Asset Manager with his day-to-day duties and month-end reporting.

What you'll be doing:

• Liaise with the Asset Manager to create new capital projects and update existing projects to reflect changes provided by the business and review capital cases submitted by the business, ensuring that the projects align with the approved prioritised plan.


• Liaise with the Asset Manager & Procurement team to create new requisitions, and to amend requisitions as required.


• Ensure that all documentation has been completed and signed off at the appropriate level.


• Liaise with other members of the Central Finance team to aid communication with asset holders during the capitalisation process.


• Liaise with the team and asset holders to check details and update assets to reflect any changes in the information held and to terminate or dispose of assets as appropriate.


• Assist the Asset Manager in the preparation of monthly reporting on capital expenditure.
  
  You'll be a hardworking individual who is, motivated and pro-active with strong organisational and communication skills who will be responsible for the capital accounting function, ensuring our fixed assets are recorded accurately and promptly., Previous experience in capital accounting in a large organisation


• Excellent communication skills


• The ability to deal with a range of stakeholders at all levels


• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills


Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we're creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we're always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.

Please note , this role is known internally as 'Capital Accountant'.
We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the role you do and part of the business you work in.