Skills

Teamwork Monitoring Training Accounting

Job Specifications

Job Summary

Previous applicants need not apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and numerate individual to work within the Financial Services team. The team prides itself on delivering a high-quality service underpinned by professionalism and first-class customer care.

The role of the Capital Accountant is to provide support to the Head of Financial Services in all aspects of the Trust's capital programme, fixed assets and leases. You will maintain the Trust's fixed asset register, provide timely and accurate information with regard to the Trust's monthly capital expenditure position and contribute to the annual accounts process to ensure all reporting is in line with accounting standards and DoH guidance.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to the Head of Financial Services in respect of all financial accounting aspects of the Trust's capital programme, fixed assets and leases to ensure that the Trust's monthly financial position and annual statutory accounts can be reported in line with accounting standards and DoH guidance.
To provide accurate and timely monthly monitoring information in respect of expenditure against the Trust's capital programme.
To maintain the trust's fixed asset register and provide accurate and timely information to the Head of Financial Services and Deputy Director of Finance.

About us

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To support the Head of Financial Services by taking a lead on accounting for leases under IFRS 16 by maintaining the Trusts register of leases and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
To provide advice to colleagues in respect of the interpretation of IFRS16 regarding contracts and arrangements which may meet the definition of a lease.
To maintain the trusts fixed asset register and provide accurate and timely information to the Head of Financial Services and Deputy Director of Finance.
To ensure that all fixed asset transactions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner including additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations and impairments.

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Person Specification

Application Form Essential

'A' Levels or equivalent training or experience
Studying towards AAT technician or CCAB/CIMA qualification or have equivalent experience in a degree in a relevant subject

Desirable

Equivalent to part-qualified AAT Technician student

Experience Essential

Experience in a financial environment
Experienced user of computer applications, in particular, having a good understanding of spreadsheets, email packages and computerised ledger systems

Desirable

Experience in an NHS financial environment

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

About the Company

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top three Trusts to work for in the South West. We employ almost 5,500 staff and serve a population of over 750,000 across Wiltshire and neighbouring counties. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services (at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon) and community health services across Wiltshire. These services include community hospitals, community nursing and therapy, and children's and young people's services. Know more