Asset Accounting Assistant

Information Commissioner's Office

Asset Accounting Assistant monitoring capital expenditure across Anglian Water’s £12bn asset base. Supporting SAP-based reporting, fixed asset records and capital allowances for construction projects.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeHuntingdon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial acumen and operational asset management skills, with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. Capable of liaising with stakeholders and supporting capital construction projects while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

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Financial AwarenessSAP ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel ExpertiseStakeholder LiaisonRegulatory Accounting Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Operational Asset Expenditure MonitoringFixed Asset Record CreationProject Cost SettlementCapital Allowances AssessmentStatutory Accounting Support

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCreative ThinkingAttention to DetailConscientiousnessCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree-Level Education (Preferred)Full UK Driving Licence (Desirable)

Industry Keywords

Construction ProjectsCapital ConstructionWater IndustryUtilities Operational Assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, record and report operational asset expenditure across the construction project lifecycle
Liaise with stakeholders
Contribute to monthly reporting
Assist and support management of approximately £1.5 billion annually in capital construction projects
Advise on correct accounting treatment
Create fixed asset records
Settle project costs
Assess capital allowances
Process and analyse information using SAP, Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Support statutory accounting, regulatory accounting and capital allowances tax claims
Work with investment planning and delivery teams and external audit
Spend time on operational sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Interest in finance, engineering or operational assets
Keen to learn, with financial or engineering awareness or qualifications
Degree-level education preferred but not essential
Good relationship-building skills and confidence to influence others when required
Ability to challenge and change working practices
Conscientiousness and strong emphasis on meeting deadlines
Accuracy and attention to detail
Communication and creative thinking skills
Ability to apply policies and rules to real-world situations
IT literacy
Preferably experience using Microsoft Excel and enthusiasm to learn new systems
Full UK driving licence is desirable, with appropriate insurance, due to travel across office locations and operational sites
Knowledge of water industry/utilities operational assets beneficial but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal private health care
Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Flexible working options
Potential for personal development with further training and qualifications