Job Description
About the RoleThis role reports to the Finance Manager within the Core Costs & Capex team in Financial Accounting (FA). The role is responsible for the accurate accounting, reconciliation, and control of fixed assets and core costs at ASOS; ensuring they are recognised correctly in line with IFRS and company accounting policies. Key responsibilities include delivering timely and accurate monthly actuals, maintaining the fixed asset register, preparing and optimising balance sheet reconciliations, and providing actionable financial insights to stakeholders across the organisation, while supporting key finance initiatives.
What you'll be doingOwnership of Capex reporting, including full ownership of the Fixed Asset Register, with the ability to translate detailed financial entries into high‑level insights for senior management.Ensure correct accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS standards for all Capex activity proactively reviewing current treatments and providing guidance to the business.Support the delivery of interim and year end audit requirements, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and meets audit standards.Drive continuous improvement of the Fixed Asset Register, accounting policies, and processes, collaborating with Finance Tech colleagues where needed.Prepare, self review, and continuously improve robust and accurate Balance Sheet reconciliations for Capex related areas at month end.Ensure financial controls, processes, and risks relating to Capex are fully documented and regularly updated.Assisting in other ad-hoc projects and wider financial accounting responsibilities as required to provide business insight and ensure that objectives and deadlines are met, adapting to changing business needs and priorities.Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste and optimise month-end processes.Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.
Qualifications
We'd love to meet someone with• An accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or Equivalent)
• Strong understanding of IFRS and its practical application with a focus on intangible assets, impairments and property, plant & equipment
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with Dynamics and Power BI is desirable
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet tight month-end and reporting deadlines
• Experience preparing or providing information for internal and external audits
• Strong attention to detail with a control-focused mindset, producing high‑quality analysis and reporting
• Comfortable working with senior and non‑financial stakeholders in a professional manner
• Post qualified experience, ideally within a retail environment
• Proactive in identifying issues and driving process improvements
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance and non-finance teams.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)Employee sample salesAccess to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration dayFixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from usPrivate medical care scheme
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