We’re seeking an experienced Interim Asset Accountant to support the finance team through a critical period covering asset accounting, year end closedown and external audit. This role will play a key part in ensuring the council’s fixed asset accounting processes are robust, compliant with local government accounting standards, and audit ready.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead on asset accounting activities in line with the CIPFA Code of Practice and local government accounting requirements
• Support and deliver the closedown process for asset accounting, ensuring all fixed asset transactions and adjustments are accurate and complete
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, ensuring integrity of asset data
• Account for capital additions, disposals, revaluations and impairments in accordance with statutory guidance
• Liaise with valuers and internal stakeholders to ensure asset valuations are accurately reflected in the accounts
• Provide working papers and supporting analysis for the external audit process, responding to audit queries as required
• Support improvements to asset accounting processes and controls where appropriate