Job summary
Band 7 (Subject to Job Evaluation)
Do you have experience in capital accounting and want to take the next steps into a senior role? If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference to patients through sound capital management and achieve best value for the NHS pound, while being part of a finance team keen to continuously improve, then please consider this role at Great Western Hospitals.
NHS experience is not essential; for the right candidate we will support a full induction into NHS capital reporting requirements. Of importance is the ability to build effective relationships, partner with the business and communicate finance to non-finance stakeholders, while being an extremely well-organised and methodical team player.
This is an important post that is key to the success of the organisation's short-, medium- and long-term Capital programme. The post holder is expected to work at all levels in the organisation and demonstrate credibility with Corporate Senior Managers and Divisional teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the performance of the capital accounting function with an annual capex spend of £40m.This includes: the timely and accurate production of capital accounts; capital expenditure management, governance and reporting;capital prioritisation, planning and forecasting; and maintenance of the Trust's fixed asset systems.The postholder will be expected to act as the capital expert for the Trust and have excellent communication skills to develop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues.The Finance Business Partner-Capital is managerially accountable to the Head of Financial Services and professionally accountable for ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, NHSE's financial directives, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Trusts' internal control, corporate governance and reporting requirements.
In the finance department we are firmly on track to meet the One NHS Finance Level 2 Accreditation for Excellence in the next 12 months.You will be offered a tailored Personal Development Plan to meet your needs and achieve your ambitions within NHS 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
At Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH), the finance department prides itself on being friendly and driven and on encouraging every team member to train, develop and improve personally and professionally. We want to support you to have a rewarding career in NHS finance with us and will work with you to map out your training and development needs, while allowing you the autonomy to design the most effective way of adding value through your role. We want to hear from pro-active, ambitious team players who are keen to make improvements to the delivery of financial services for the benefit of our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an important post that is key to the success of the organisations short-, medium- and long-term Capital programme. The post holder is expected to work at all levels in the organisation and demonstrate credibility with Corporate Senior Managers and Divisional teams. The post holder will be responsible for the performance of the capital accounting function. This includes: the timely and accurate production of capital accounts; capital expenditure management, governance and reporting; capital prioritisation, planning and forecasting; and maintenance of the Trusts fixed asset systems.
The postholder will be expected to act as the capital expert for the Trust and have excellent communication skills to develop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues. The Finance Business Partner Capital is managerially accountable to the Head of Financial Services and professionally accountable for ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, NHSEs financial directives, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Trusts internal control, corporate governance and reporting requirements.
Please see attached full job description
Interview Date 20th August 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an important post that is key to the success of the organisations short-, medium- and long-term Capital programme. The post holder is expected to work at all levels in the organisation and demonstrate credibility with Corporate Senior Managers and Divisional teams. The post holder will be responsible for the performance of the capital accounting function. This includes: the timely and accurate production of capital accounts; capital expenditure management, governance and reporting; capital prioritisation, planning and forecasting; and maintenance of the Trusts fixed asset systems.
The postholder will be expected to act as the capital expert for the Trust and have excellent communication skills to develop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues. The Finance Business Partner Capital is managerially accountable to the Head of Financial Services and professionally accountable for ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, NHSEs financial directives, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Trusts internal control, corporate governance and reporting requirements.
Please see attached full job description
Interview Date 20th August 2024
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of current financial issues and practice
- Demonstrable detailed knowledge of technical accounting issues
- Detailed knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Knowledge and understanding of Lease Finance
Desirable
- Experience of PFI accounting
- Experience of developing and maintaining Long Term Financial Models
- In depth knowledge of NHS Finance Policies and Guidance.
- Up to date knowledge of developments in the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with evidence of current membership
- Evidence of undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at a senior level in financial accounts, including experience of final accounts, capital and asset management
- Experience of problem solving and meeting tight deadlines in a challenging environment
- Experience of Finance/General Ledger systems including ability to design reports and maximise benefits
- Ability to interpret and apply new policies and guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of Five Case Business case model
- Detailed working knowledge of the Foundation Trust finance regime and accounting requirements.
- Financial accounts experience in an Acute NHS Trust
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of current financial issues and practice
- Demonstrable detailed knowledge of technical accounting issues
- Detailed knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Knowledge and understanding of Lease Finance
Desirable
- Experience of PFI accounting
- Experience of developing and maintaining Long Term Financial Models
- In depth knowledge of NHS Finance Policies and Guidance.
- Up to date knowledge of developments in the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with evidence of current membership
- Evidence of undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at a senior level in financial accounts, including experience of final accounts, capital and asset management
- Experience of problem solving and meeting tight deadlines in a challenging environment
- Experience of Finance/General Ledger systems including ability to design reports and maximise benefits
- Ability to interpret and apply new policies and guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of Five Case Business case model
- Detailed working knowledge of the Foundation Trust finance regime and accounting requirements.
- Financial accounts experience in an Acute NHS Trust
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
