Job summary
A exciting vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Capital Development Accountant to lead the Capital Function and deliver the Trust's capital agenda.
The post holder will manage capital finance planning and reporting within the Trust in all its aspects, ensuring that the Trust meets its duties in this area, as well as providing appropriate capital financial advice.
We are looking to recruit an individual who has transferable skills, with a proven track record and experience within a similar environment and has values in line with our Trust values. We are looking for an individual who is resilient, focused and with a 'can do' attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional looking to take their career to the next level.
Main duties of the job
Take a lead on the production of annual and monthly capital reporting and monitoring returns.
Ensure that appropriate systems of financial control for capital are in place and operating effectively and haveoverall responsibility for the Trust's asset register and ensure that this is up to date, includes all additions and disposals, and accurately reflects the net book value and depreciation for all of the Trust's assets.
Deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services in this area where necessary, including representing the Trust at internal and external committees/meetings at a senior level, and will be the lead individual for the capital financial service.
Ensure that all accounting transactions, for which they have responsibility, are treated and handled in accordance with the latest professional accounting standards and the post holder's accounting body's professional code of ethical conduct, seeking technical advice as appropriate to inform this.
Update and maintain professional accounting competences through a programme of continuing professional development, as set out in the post holder's agreed personal development plan.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will manage the capital financial services within the Trust ensuring that the Trust meets its duties in this area, as well as providing capital financial advice.
The post holder will lead on the production of annual and monthly capital reporting and monitoring returns.
The post holder will ensure that appropriate systems of financial control for capital are in place and operating effectively.
The post holder will have overall responsibility for the Trusts asset register and ensure that this is up to date, includes all additions and disposals, and accurately reflects the net book value and depreciation for all of the Trusts assets.
The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services in this area where necessary, including representing the Trust at internal and external committees/meetings at a senior level, and will be the lead individual for the capital financial service.
The post holder will ensure that all accounting transactions, for which they have responsibility, are treated and handled in accordance with the latest professional accounting standards and the post holders accounting bodys professional code of ethical conduct, seeking technical advice as appropriate to inform this.
The post holder will update and maintain professional accounting competences through a programme of continuing professional development, as set out in the post holders agreed personal development plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will manage the capital financial services within the Trust ensuring that the Trust meets its duties in this area, as well as providing capital financial advice.
The post holder will lead on the production of annual and monthly capital reporting and monitoring returns.
The post holder will ensure that appropriate systems of financial control for capital are in place and operating effectively.
The post holder will have overall responsibility for the Trusts asset register and ensure that this is up to date, includes all additions and disposals, and accurately reflects the net book value and depreciation for all of the Trusts assets.
The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance - Financial Services in this area where necessary, including representing the Trust at internal and external committees/meetings at a senior level, and will be the lead individual for the capital financial service.
The post holder will ensure that all accounting transactions, for which they have responsibility, are treated and handled in accordance with the latest professional accounting standards and the post holders accounting bodys professional code of ethical conduct, seeking technical advice as appropriate to inform this.
The post holder will update and maintain professional accounting competences through a programme of continuing professional development, as set out in the post holders agreed personal development plan.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) and current registration with professional body plus equivalent, further specialist training and experience
- Evidence of continual professional development and a commitment to ongoing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at management level in a Finance department within the NHS
- Experience of leading capital financial services
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control of capital expenditure
- Conversant with information management and technology
- Experience of managing staff across a range of different activities
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
Desirable
- Proven experience of capital accounting within a large complex NHS organisation, including IFRS
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels both internally and externally, orally and in writing. Able to adapt the communication approach to the audience (i.e. finance or non-finance background)
- Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with team members, colleagues and other managers
- Able to employ tact, diplomacy and persuasion, and maintain confidentiality
- Able to participate fully and offer ideas during discussions around interpretation of new / revised regulations or procedures
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to quality and a business-like customer focussed service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of NHS capital finance regime
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative
- Tactful, diplomatic at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to convert complex data to present to a varying audience
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; ability to manipulate complex data and spreadsheets
- Able to prioritise and reprioritise work within changing imposed deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively on a diverse range of technical subjects as the first point of contact
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal, communication and presentational skills
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Skills
Essential
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) and current registration with professional body plus equivalent, further specialist training and experience
- Evidence of continual professional development and a commitment to ongoing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at management level in a Finance department within the NHS
- Experience of leading capital financial services
- Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control of capital expenditure
- Conversant with information management and technology
- Experience of managing staff across a range of different activities
- Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
- Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
Desirable
- Proven experience of capital accounting within a large complex NHS organisation, including IFRS
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels both internally and externally, orally and in writing. Able to adapt the communication approach to the audience (i.e. finance or non-finance background)
- Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with team members, colleagues and other managers
- Able to employ tact, diplomacy and persuasion, and maintain confidentiality
- Able to participate fully and offer ideas during discussions around interpretation of new / revised regulations or procedures
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to quality and a business-like customer focussed service
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of NHS capital finance regime
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally & work on own initiative
- Tactful, diplomatic at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to convert complex data to present to a varying audience
- Advanced Keyboard Skills; ability to manipulate complex data and spreadsheets
- Able to prioritise and reprioritise work within changing imposed deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively on a diverse range of technical subjects as the first point of contact
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal, communication and presentational skills
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Skills
Essential
- Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
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).
