Group Capital Accountant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated accountant to join our Group  Capital Accounting Team.  As a Group Capital Accountant, you will support the delivery of high-quality capital financial reporting across the GESH Hospital Group.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of areas including capital  expenditure, fixed assets, IFRS 16 lease accounting, charitable funds, statutory reporting, and large scale capital projects.

You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Estates, IT, Procurement and operational teams to ensure accurate accounting, robust financial governance, and compliance with NHS and IFRS  accounting standards. Responsibilities include preparing journals and reconciliations, maintaining asset records, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and assisting with capital monitoring and audit  requirements.

This role would suit an AAT-qualified candidate or someone studying towards ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, with experience in financial accounting and a desire to develop a career in NHS capital and  technical accounting.

Main duties of the job

• Support monthly and year-end financial processes, including the preparation of working papers,  schedules, and supporting documentation for audit purposes.  • Assist with the capitalisation, enhancement, de-enhancement, and derecognition of assets,  ensuring full compliance with IFRS and NHS accounting standards.  • Prepare and maintain daily CAPEX, Assets Under Construction (AUC), and requisition trackers,  monitoring purchase orders and requisitions to ensure accurate reporting.  • Support the periodic review and accounting treatment of asset disposals, impairments, and  lease terminations.  • Monitor capital projects and liaise with colleagues in Estates, Infrastructure, Medical Physics,  IT, Charities, Procurement, and Finance to ensure correct accounting treatment and compliance  with financial procedures.  • Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly capital monitoring reports for management,  attend relevant meetings, and action queries and requests from budget holders, including salary  and cross-charges.  • Support IFRS 16 lease accounting processes (covering buildings, medical equipment, and  transport), maintaining up-to-date lease schedules, monthly journals, liability re measurements, and reconciliations.  • Support the Charitable Funds accounting process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and  invoice preparation.

***For further information on the main duties of the role please refer to the attached Job Description***

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Information Governance:  Maintain strict confidentiality in line with the Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice, the Data  Protection Act, and the Trust’s policies. Information about patients, staff, or Trust business must  only be shared with authorised individuals.  • Information Security:  Comply with the Trust’s Information Security Policy covering the use of all electronic systems,  software, and data. Breaches may result in disciplinary or legal action.  • Health and Safety:  Take reasonable care of your own health, safety, and welfare, and that of others. Follow Trust  policies at all times when on duty, including when working on or off-site.  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:  Promote equality and treat all patients, colleagues, and stakeholders with fairness, dignity, and  respect, in accordance with Trust policy and legislation.  • Risk Management and Governance:  Identify and report incidents, near misses, and risks. Contribute to continuous improvement  through compliance with the Trust’s corporate and clinical governance frameworks.  • Infection Prevention and Control:  Adhere to the Trust’s infection control policies, maintain good hand hygiene, and attend  mandatory training to help reduce healthcare-associated infections.  • Safeguarding:  Be alert to and report any concerns about the safety or welfare of children, young people, or  vulnerable adults, following the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and training requirements.  • Commitment to Care and Professional Conduct:  Place patients at the centre of your work, demonstrating compassion, respect, and professionalism  in all interactions.  • Records Management:  Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with Trust policies and the NHS Records  Management Code of Practice (2006).  • NHS Constitution and Managerial Conduct:  Uphold the values and duties set out in the NHS Constitution and, where applicable, the NHS Code  of Conduct.