Asset Finance Accountant - Runcorn, United Kingdom - Swissport International

Description

Asset Assistant Finance Accountant



Location:
Hybrid, 3 days from UK Headquarters, Runcorn, Liverpool

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Asset Finance Accountant to join our Finance Department. This role involves assisting the Senior Asset Accountant with month-end routines, reconciliations, and asset administration. It also requires providing regular reporting information, working with other internal stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement within the Assets function.

Managing asset movements and ensuring they're accurately reflected on SAP/Plan on accounting systems.

Reconciling IFRS16 RoU and Fixed Assets on SAP.

Communicating with Business Partners/Legal on an ongoing basis.

Developing knowledge of Swissport systems and technical knowledge to provide ongoing support.

Assisting in developing and improving reporting.

Managing competing priorities internal and external.

Delivering month-end numbers to a sufficient level of accuracy within a tight month-end timeline.

Integrating a high volume of data from different sources with a varying degree of quality.

Assisting with the production of sufficiently accurate information for the audit in a format which can be easily understood.

Assisting in delivering periodic reporting on time to the appropriate level of accuracy.

Assisting with input into externally reported results.

Making judgements on what adjustments are necessary to ensure a true and fair presentation of the numbers.

Required Skills and Experience:

Working knowledge of Financial accounting principles and Management Accounting Principles.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and SAP.

Ability to communicate effectively to different functions and all levels of the business.

Ability to manage competing demands to tight deadlines.

Inquisitive mindset and a desire to develop their knowledge.

Keen eye for detail and the ability to apply technical/academic knowledge to practical situations.

"Right first time" attitude to their work.

Ability to deal with ambiguity/partial information.

Part Qualified Accountant.

Work experience/training based in a Management Accounts environment.

Experience within a medium/large, multi-site business.

Education:

Part Qualified Accountant
If you are a motivated individual who meets the above criteria, we look forward to receiving your application.