Job summary
Capital Accountant Band 7, 37.5 hours per week - Parkhouse - 12 Month Temporary Contract
North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust is, in partnership with the Local Health Economy, developing our services as we continue to address the challenges in delivering health care services for North Cumbria. This is an exciting time as we address how we safely and effectively use our resources. This role is pivotal in the Strategic Finance section of the Finance Department, supporting the Collaboratives in the Trust and the successful applicant will bring their own interpersonal and technical skills into a strong team. The Post holder will provide a full range of financial accounting and financial management services for capital investments, helping to ensure medical equipment, facilities and digital infrastructure are fit for purpose to support operations and patient care. The successful candidate will play a key role as part of the finance team and will be fully supported in the role and in developing their career.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Main duties of the job
The Post holder will be required to directly support the Strategic Finance section of the Finance department, and provide general support to the whole Finance Department and non-finance staff throughout the Trust.
The Postholder will provide a full range of financial accounting and financial management services for Capital. This will include:
- providing specialist support to the corporate reporting and decision-making process in respect of capital investment, leases, capital charges and asset management;
- planning and forecasting the use of capital to facilitate a rolling replacement programme in place for medical equipment;
- production of the year-end Capital Accounts;
- production of monthly management information and monitoring of Capital Control accounts.
The Capital Accountant is a key part of the wider finance department and is integral in helping the finance department deliver on its role in safeguarding the financial assets of the Trusts, discharging liabilities as they fall due, reporting to and advising management on financial issues, supporting the Trust in achieving its business objectives and promoting good financial practice and performance.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent qualification (full member of a Professional Accounting Institute), or demonstrable experience of successfully performing a substantially similar role.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Degree level education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A successful track record at a senior level working in a complex environment
- Experience of managing budgets, developing business plans and producing business cases in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style
- An experienced and successful negotiator
- Experience of managing and co-ordinating the workload of a team
- Significant experience of operating at a senior level.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of NHS/NHSFT financial rules, regulations and procedures, specifically capital accounting
- Specialist knowledge of the current financial accounting standards
- High level of understanding of internal financial control systems
- Good working knowledge of VAT
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office
- Good knowledge of NHS financial regime
- A detailed appreciation and understanding of NHS structures, funding mechanisms, financial and other constraints
Desirable
- PFI experience
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to staff of all disciplines and seniority
- Ability to understand and interpret complex financial information
- Excellent analytical skills with an ability to analyse highly complex facts, situations and problems
- Excellent presentation skills with an ability to present and advise on complex financial issues to finance and non-finance managers at all levels
- Proven ability to operate / think laterally
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- A high standard of general computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent judgemental skills with an ability to make judgements on financial decisions and risks.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines
- Act in a a diplomatic and professional manner at all times
- Strongly proactive and solution orientated
- Self-motivated
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and occasionally out of area
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent qualification (full member of a Professional Accounting Institute), or demonstrable experience of successfully performing a substantially similar role.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Degree level education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A successful track record at a senior level working in a complex environment
- Experience of managing budgets, developing business plans and producing business cases in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style
- An experienced and successful negotiator
- Experience of managing and co-ordinating the workload of a team
- Significant experience of operating at a senior level.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of NHS/NHSFT financial rules, regulations and procedures, specifically capital accounting
- Specialist knowledge of the current financial accounting standards
- High level of understanding of internal financial control systems
- Good working knowledge of VAT
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office
- Good knowledge of NHS financial regime
- A detailed appreciation and understanding of NHS structures, funding mechanisms, financial and other constraints
Desirable
- PFI experience
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to staff of all disciplines and seniority
- Ability to understand and interpret complex financial information
- Excellent analytical skills with an ability to analyse highly complex facts, situations and problems
- Excellent presentation skills with an ability to present and advise on complex financial issues to finance and non-finance managers at all levels
- Proven ability to operate / think laterally
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- A high standard of general computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent judgemental skills with an ability to make judgements on financial decisions and risks.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines
- Act in a a diplomatic and professional manner at all times
- Strongly proactive and solution orientated
- Self-motivated
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and occasionally out of area
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity
Desirable
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).
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).
