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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.
Requirements:
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