Capital Accounting Assistant — Fixed Assets & Ledger

Orbit Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer based in Coventry is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage fixed asset registers and support statutory account accuracy. This position involves preparing financial statements, reconciling ledgers, and ensuring compliance with timetables. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified or part-qualified in accounting, have strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development programmes

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent.
• Part qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ICAEW/equivalent).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheet management.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining an accurate fixed asset register.
• Preparing and posting weekly inter-company development recharges.
• Reconciliation of project sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Preparation of accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Ownership & reconciliation of key balance sheet control accounts.

Skills

AAT qualified or equivalent

Part qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA/ICAEW/equivalent)

Good IT literacy, including Excel skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to communicate clearly with customers

Attention to detail

Good organizational and time management skills

Job description

A leading housing developer based in Coventry is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage fixed asset registers and support statutory account accuracy. This position involves preparing financial statements, reconciling ledgers, and ensuring compliance with timetables. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified or part-qualified in accounting, have strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.