Interim Capital Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by Handle Recruitment
£300 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Summary: The role of Interim Financial Accountant focuses on Capital Accounting for a global media brand, emphasizing accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. The position involves maintaining the fixed asset register, supporting audits, and ensuring efficient transaction recording in the ERP system. The candidate will also contribute to financial reporting and provide high-quality financial support across capital projects. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the fixed asset register, including movements, disposals, impairments and write-offs
- Perform asset verification through site visits or virtual reviews
- Undertake asset impairment reviews
- Support internal and external audits, including annual reports and external reporting requirements
- Ensure accurate and compliant recording of transactions in the ERP general ledger, improving efficiency and financial controls where possible
- Contribute to financial reporting to ensure accurate understanding of performance and position across the Group, with strong control over sub-ledgers and general ledger integration
- Provide high-quality financial support, maintaining effective process control and operational excellence
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate testing and evidence
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in relation to capital accounting or capital projects
- Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and process improvement
- Experience working with ERP systems; familiarity with SAP is advantageous but not essential
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Salary (Rate): £300 per day
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Handle Recruitment are currently working with a global media brand who are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant to focus on Capital Accounting. This role is integral to delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting across capital projects, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and contributing to overall financial integrity and operational excellence. Main Responsibilities Maintain the fixed asset register, including movements, disposals, impairments and write-offs Perform asset verification through site visits or virtual reviews. Undertake asset impairment reviews Support internal and external audits, including annual reports and external reporting requirements Ensure accurate and compliant recording of transactions in the ERP general ledger, improving efficiency and financial controls where possible Contribute to financial reporting to ensure accurate understanding of performance and position across the Group, with strong control over sub-ledgers and general ledger integration Provide high-quality financial support, maintaining effective process control and operational excellence Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate testing and evidence Candidate Requirements Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in relation to capital accounting or capital projects Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders. A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and process improvement. Experience working with ERP systems; familiarity with SAP is advantageous but not essential. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.