Fixed Asset Accountant
Department: Leadership and Management
Salary: £33,486 to £36,578 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2363| Closing Date: Tuesday, 17th February 2026
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to join Barnsley College and play a key role in managing our fixed assets and capital investment programme.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will take ownership of fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure processes, ensuring strong financial control and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Acting as a trusted finance partner, you will support colleagues across the College with expert advice on capital projects and asset management, helping to ensure long‑term value for money.
This role is ideal for a part‑qualified accountant who enjoys working with complex financial data and contributing to strategic financial planning within a large organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing and maintaining the fixed asset register in line with accounting standards and College policies
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register in accordance with financial policies and relevant accounting standards
- Processing capital expenditure transactions and reconciling them to the general ledger
- Preparing monthly and year‑end depreciation journals and control account reconciliations
- Monitoring capital project spend and producing reports for the CFO and budget holders
- Supporting capital investment proposals and capital funding applications
- Reviewing asset disposals, transfers, impairments and write‑offs
- Supporting internal and external audits with schedules and financial analysis
- Providing advice and guidance on capital expenditure and asset management processes
- Ensuring capital grants are spent in line with funding conditions
About You
You will be a detail‑focused and analytical finance professional with experience in fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure. You will be confident managing complex processes, ensuring accuracy and maintaining strong financial controls.
As a part‑qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent), you will have strong technical accounting knowledge and be able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non‑finance colleagues. You will be organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards.
Required
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
- Part‑qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience maintaining a fixed asset register
- Experience designing, maintaining or operating fixed asset internal controls
- Strong technical accounting knowledge relating to fixed assets
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Reasons to join us
- We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
- We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
- 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
- Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
- Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
- Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
- A range of flexible working opportunities
- Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
- Short- and Long-Term development commitments
- Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
- Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
- Reward and Recognition
- Having your voice heard at every level
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 17th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.