Fixed Assets Finance Assistant

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Fixed Assets Finance Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Compass Group UK on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week., Could you bring your spark to Compass Group UK? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monthly reporting and reconciliation of Asset ledger.


• Excellent understanding of the Fixed Asset end to end process.


• Recording all fixed asset additions in the fixed asset register in Open accounts.


• Maintenance of fixed asset register including uploading of additions, disposals, asset transfer files and checking that assets are not duplicated.


• Support in the resolution of finance queries


• Management of fixed assets queries inbox


• Running off monthly depreciation, write of assets.


• Creation & posting of General Ledger journals to reflect the above.


• Ensuring all approvals of fixed asset expenditure & projects are in place in line with company guidelines.


• Ensuring that FAR is up to date in all respects including site transfers and disposals.


• Ensuring that gaps in the FAR data are filled as accurately and quickly as possible.


• Ensuring that copies of acquisition invoices are retained to back up the register.


• Ensuring that depreciation and the profit or loss on disposals is correctly recorded in the nominal ledger.


• Obtaining regular signed confirmations from the custodians of the assets.


• Undertaking regular independent and on occasion unannounced checks of the fixed assets.


• Providing the auditors with all information that they require to complete their audit of fixed assets.


• Undertaking other nominal ledger related accounting duties as directed by the Head of Fixed Assets.


• Support any annual and ad-hoc financial accounting requirements for the organisation


• Continually review and improve processes to ensure an efficient approach
  
  As a Fixed Assets Finance Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate., AAT level 4 qualified or educated to degree (accounting, finance, Business Administration) level or equivalent.


• Have experience of book keeping.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically.


• Excellent inter personal skills with proven ability to influence internal and external parties.


• Advanced Excel Skills (lookups, pivot tables).


• Ability to adapt during periods of change.


• Good Microsoft Excel data manipulation and analytical skills.


• Strong communication skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.


• Able to use initiative and innovative thinker and Stakeholders management skills.
  
  As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2708/457400/52413618/WJ
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!