The posting
Company Description
We're ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.
We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. We're Disability Confident Committed - let our Talent team know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
Job Description
About the Role
This 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.
The Details
- Ownership 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.
Qualifications
About You
- 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
BeneFITS’
- Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
- Employee sample sales
- 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
- Private medical care scheme
- Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us
- Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role
