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Capital and Reporting Accountant

Are you our next Capital and Reporting Accountant? We are looking for someone who can help us redefine what's possible as part of our Finance Function.

If you are looking for a move to industry, recently qualified or perhaps finalist in ACA or ACCA and looking for your next step this role has lots to offer. As part of our 'Grow with Gatwick' initiative you'll be provided with plenty of training and support to ensure you're developing and growing your career.

What is the role?

This role will support the Capital & Reporting Manager with the production of the Gatwick group management accounts, financial statements and other external reporting and be the day-to-day contact for the financial audit.

This role is responsible for maintaining the end-to-end accounting processes for capital expenditure projects, ensuring efficient tax treatment of those expenditures and for completion of relevant Group reporting and forecasting.

What will you do? (Accountabilities)

• Preparing management accounts, financial statements, ONS returns, audit and tax deliverables and ensuring that all internal, external and group reporting deadlines are met.
• Fixed asset and general financial month end accounting including posting journals and producing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Group's fixed asset register.
• Performing detailed reviews of capital expenditure projects to ensure accurate financial close out including the review and processing of asset capitalisations and asset disposals.
• Continuous improvement and maintenance of the following forecast models; depreciation, fixed asset disposals, capitalised interest, capital allowances, corporation tax and deferred tax.

Do you have what we're looking for? (Skills & experience)

• Chartered Accountant, Finalist, ACA/ACCA Accreditation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate effectively with business managers.
• Experience of working in external audit or working with external auditors.
• In depth knowledge and practical application of IFRS and statutory consolidation procedures in a medium to large size company.
• A strong aptitude for problem solving with an ability to interpret and compile a broad range of capital accounting analysis and evaluate options.
• Highly numerate, analytical, with strong Excel experience (pivot tables, lookups etc).
• The individual will have the experience and/or aptitude to understand and effectively apply accounting / tax treatments to investment decisions.
• A strong knowledge of corporation tax, capital allowances and deferred tax is desirable but not required.
• SAP systems experience is desirable but not required.

What's it like to work here?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special. Everyone is looking to deliver what matters to our passengers. There is so much that makes air travel possible. No day is like another. Our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including annual leave and high street discounts. We offer a performance-based bonus scheme, and our people can request professional training to support them to Grow with Gatwick

We want our people to reflect our local community and the passengers we serve. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so.

We aim to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer. We encourage and support our people to be their best. We seek different perspectives that redefine what's possible. Together we are a team.

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