Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Financial Service Manager - Capital

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

As Capital Accountant you will be a key member of the Financial Services management team and have specific responsibility for the management, maintenance and development of the Trust's short, medium and long-term Capital programme and Capital accounting requirements, playing a key role in the monthly and annual reporting requirements of the Trust.

You will be part of a friendly and well-respected finance team that offer advice and support to Colleagues across the organisation.

The Financial Services Management Team (FMST) is responsible for the delivery of financial systems to the trust and its stakeholders, statutory accounts, submission of various regular reporting requirements and many other functions.

There are many benefits to joining the Team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust including generous annual leave allowance, access to salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements as well as dedicated health and wellbeing support.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will manage all aspects of the Trusts Capital accounting function. Attend meetings and offer expert advice to colleagues and key stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation.

You will ensure that financial records and systems are appropriately maintained in accordance with guidance and current accounting standards.

Advising on and implementing improvements and changes ensuring compliance is maintained at all times.

You will lead in Capital planning, forecasting and reporting on the Trusts Capital schemes and prepare timely and accurate financial information for inclusion in various committee papers and inform decision making.

For a full listing of the responsibilities of the role please refer to the Job Description

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2799-EB

Job locations

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with evidence of current membership
Evidence of undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

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.
Advanced IT skills including spreadsheet, word and database

Experience

Essential

Detailed knowledge of current financial issues and practice
In depth knowledge of NHS Finance Policies and Guidance
Up to date knowledge of developments in the NHS
Demonstrable detailed knowledge of technical accounting issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with evidence of current membership
Evidence of undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

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.
Advanced IT skills including spreadsheet, word and database

Experience

Essential

Detailed knowledge of current financial issues and practice
In depth knowledge of NHS Finance Policies and Guidance
Up to date knowledge of developments in the NHS
Demonstrable detailed knowledge of technical accounting issues

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)