Project Accountant – Luxury Retail (Fixed Assets & SAP S/4HANA)
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £450 - £600 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionRole OverviewThis luxury retail group is seeking a Project Accountant to take ownership of a large-scale fixed asset clean-up programme. With approximately 115 legacy CAPEX projects sitting open in SAP S/4HANA, the successful candidate will lead the investigation, reconciliation, and closure of historic projects to ensure the Fixed Asset Register is accurate, complete, and fully audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities*Review, cleanse, and restructure the Fixed Asset Register to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with audit requirements.
*Analyse around 115 legacy projects in SAP S/4HANA, identifying mispostings, incomplete data, incorrect classifications, and projects requiring capitalisation or closure.
*Use advanced SAP S/4HANA functionality to trace transactions, reconcile balances, validate project statuses, and correct errors.
*Prepare schedules, documentation, and reconciliations to ensure the Fixed Asset Register and CAPEX reporting withstand external audit scrutiny.
*Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, and finance colleagues to gather missing information and validate project outcomes.
*Recommend and implement improved controls around project creation, capitalisation, depreciation, and closure.
*Produce clear summaries of findings, risks, and progress for senior finance leadership.
Required Experience & Skills*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
*SAP S/4HANA expertise is essential, particularly in project accounting, fixed assets, and CAPEX modules.
*Strong technical understanding of IAS 16, fixed asset accounting, capitalisation rules, depreciation, and project close-out.
*Proven experience cleaning, rebuilding, or auditing a Fixed Asset Register.
*Ability to analyse large volumes of historic data and resolve discrepancies.
*Excellent communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders.
*Highly organised, methodical, and persistent in resolving issues.
Ideal Candidate Profile*A forensic-minded accountant who enjoys untangling complex data.
*Confident navigating SAP S/4HANA at a deep technical level.
*Comfortable taking full ownership of a complex clean-up project.
*Able to balance detailed investigation with clear, concise reporting.
Key Responsibilities*Review, cleanse, and restructure the Fixed Asset Register to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with audit requirements.
*Analyse around 115 legacy projects in SAP S/4HANA, identifying mispostings, incomplete data, incorrect classifications, and projects requiring capitalisation or closure.
*Use advanced SAP S/4HANA functionality to trace transactions, reconcile balances, validate project statuses, and correct errors.
*Prepare schedules, documentation, and reconciliations to ensure the Fixed Asset Register and CAPEX reporting withstand external audit scrutiny.
*Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, and finance colleagues to gather missing information and validate project outcomes.
*Recommend and implement improved controls around project creation, capitalisation, depreciation, and closure.
*Produce clear summaries of findings, risks, and progress for senior finance leadership.
Required Experience & Skills*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
*SAP S/4HANA expertise is essential, particularly in project accounting, fixed assets, and CAPEX modules.
*Strong technical understanding of IAS 16, fixed asset accounting, capitalisation rules, depreciation, and project close-out.
*Proven experience cleaning, rebuilding, or auditing a Fixed Asset Register.
*Ability to analyse large volumes of historic data and resolve discrepancies.
*Excellent communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders.
*Highly organised, methodical, and persistent in resolving issues.
Ideal Candidate Profile*A forensic-minded accountant who enjoys untangling complex data.
*Confident navigating SAP S/4HANA at a deep technical level.
*Comfortable taking full ownership of a complex clean-up project.
*Able to balance detailed investigation with clear, concise reporting.
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