Salary: £34,905 - £37,173 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Open Ended
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working - Requirement to be in the office 3 days a week/where the requirements of the job permit)
Closing Date: 6th November 2024
Job Overview:
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, and our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people and more broadly to the world.
A position of Capital Management Accountant has arisen within the Financial Control pillar of UKRI Corporate Finance. The role is based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, near Didcot, Oxfordshire although occasional travel to other UKRI sites will be required. The Financial Control pillar within UKRI is principally responsible for the production of the Annual Report and Accounts and the maintenance of the General Ledger and monthly transactions.The position will be solely focussed on the management of the fixed assets further information can be found at https://stfc.ukri.org/about-us/how-we-are-governed/financial-reporting/
The role requires a proactive individual who is highly organised with strong analytical and communication skills. Prior knowledge of Oracle is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Capital Management, duties will include:
- Monthly reconciliation between Oracle General Ledger and Fixed Asset modules on a project by project basis
- Ensure Fixed Asset capitalisation and disposals are in accordance with UKRI policies and International Financial Reporting Standards
- Provision of educational workshops and materials on Fixed Assets and Capital Project set-ups to Capital Project Managers and Departmental staff at all UKRI sites
- Maintenance of the 150+ Capital Projects Ledger involving advising on project structures to facilitate asset creation in the Fixed Asset Register, cleansing project data of non-capital items and the timely creation of Construction in Progress Assets
- Manage rolling cycles of Fixed Asset verification, validation and impairment review
- Maintain an effective collaborative working relationship with the shared service centre UK SBS (as Fixed Asset transaction processing is outsourced)
- Undertake a monthly quality review of the Fixed Asset reconciliations undertaken by the UK SBS
- Other activities suitable for the role and experience
You will have extensive interaction with staff in both Finance and Project Management and will need to establish strong working relationships with Project Managers and Management Accountants.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant experience
- Extensive experience in a financial accounting environment substantiated by a proven track record
- Good working knowledge of the International Reporting Standards relating to Non-Current Assets tangible and intangible
- Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail
- Good working knowledge of data mining within MS Excel
- Good working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
- Experience in the creation and management of Fixed Assets and large Capital Projects
- Experience of complex GL account reconciliations
- Ability and experience of presenting and explaining financial information to non-financial staff.
- Flexible and a self-motivated individual
Occasional travel to other UKRI sites will be required.
Desirable
Experience of Oracle Project Accounting, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets Modules.
What we can offer:
UK Research and Innovation offers a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes:
- 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days,
- Flexible working hours
- Exceptional defined benefit pension scheme
- Christmas shut down
- Access to childcare vouchers, employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
We currently operate a flexible hybrid working arrangement, allowing staff to work three days a week from home.
The UKRI Commercial Directorate is also passionate about supporting our teams professional development, and is committed to:
- A structured mentoring programme for all new starters
- A variety of ongoing training opportunities delivered internally and externally, to encourage continuing professional development.
- Providing a breadth of experience in procurement and categories of purchasing from one-off specialist research equipment, construction, professional services, Facilities Management and scientific computing.
For further information on our benefits please see:
Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to include a CV and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for this role.
Applicants who are unable to apply online please contact
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