Affixed Asset Accountant

About the role

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads a team of Accounts Payable Assistants.
• Reviews aged creditors reports on a weekly basis.
• Reviews weekly payment runs and highlights issues to Accounts Payable Manager where necessary.
• Ensures payment runs are paid and posted on time by Accounts Payable Assistant and any issues are resolved.
• Amends/reverses and reposts documents that have been posted incorrectly.
• Signs off IPC’s once checked and processed by Accounts Payable Assistant.
• Resolves any queries that have been escalated/are urgent.
• Manages urgent payments outside of normal process.
• Ensures all transactions have valid documentation.
• Monitors PO and invoice holds reports, ensuring they are sent regularly, and any queries are resolved.
• Ensures the figures being submitted for CIS returns matches the ledger entries and sign off for submission.
• Ensures invoices are processed before month end close, generating trial balance and sub ledger reports to submit to Finance Managers.
• Manages reconciliations of accounts to trial balance.
• Supports the Accounts Payable Senior and Assistant Managers.
• Drives payment process improvements to help improve duty to report statistics.
• Assists and educates the wider business with ongoing business change, ensuring people understand and are supported.
• Manages a team of professional roles (& may include support roles), driving performance and results, whilst delivering performance management, technical development and coaching.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of transactional accounting processes, with particular expertise in Accounts Payable and month-end close activities.
• Sound understanding of cost accounting principles, financial controls, and management reporting.
• Knowledge of professional accounting standards and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, balancing both business objectives and employee needs.
• Ability to set clear objectives, monitor performance, and proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads, manage competing deadlines, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and build strong working relationships.
• Collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to share knowledge, support team development, and drive continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional, articulate, and highly conscientious, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.