Interim Fixed Assets Accountant

Allen Lane are partnering with a local authority to recruit an experienced Interim Fixed Asset Accountant to support a major Fixed Assets implementation project.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong Local Authority fixed asset accounting expertise and experience delivering fixed assets implementations, asset register reviews, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Support the implementation and optimisation of a new Fixed Assets system.
Review, cleanse and reconcile fixed asset data.
Ensure the Fixed Asset Register is accurate, complete and compliant.
Work closely with finance, ICT and project teams to support system configuration and testing.
Provide technical accounting advice on capitalisation, depreciation and asset disposals.
Support year-end closedown and capital accounting requirements.

About You

CCAB/CIPFA qualified or qualified by experience.
Proven experience in fixed asset accounting within a local authority environment.
Previous involvement in Fixed Asset Register or ERP/system implementation projects.
Strong understanding of CIPFA, IFRS and capital accounting requirements.
Excellent Excel, reconciliation and stakeholder management skills.