Assistant Capital Accountant

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 May 2024

Job summary

Are you interested in a role monitoring and reporting expenditure and budgets on capital schemes?

Do you have a skillset to analyse large sets of data accurately and efficiently?

Are you able to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders?

If you have answered yes to all of these, this role may be for you.

The role is within a small Capital Accounting team based at Tribune House, Clifton Moor, York.

The role is full time (37.5 hours) Monday - Friday working within a flexi-time policy. After the probationary period, hybrid working options would be discussed which includes the option to work at home for up to 50% of the working week. This can be discussed further at the interview stage if required.

This is a developmental post starting at Band 4 with the expectation that you will achieve the confidence and competencies to move to the Band 5 Job Description and Salary after 12 months.

Main duties of the job

What does the role involve?

o Monthly recording, reporting and monitoring of capital expenditure including accruals and adjustments as requiredo Managing relationships with capital project managers including regular meetings to discuss financial informationo Presenting financial information at key meetings during the month with the wider capital and estates teams

The successful candidate will have excellent computer skills and experience of Oracle Financial systems. Knowledge of associated reporting systems such as Oracle Business intelligence would be an advantage, although training would be provided.

Knowledge of Finance systems and processes will be required, along with good communication skills at different levels of the organisation.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

419-6284230-ACC-F

Job locations

Tribune House

Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have

made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have

made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

  • GCSE (Grade A-C) or Equivalent in Mathematics and English
  • AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience
  • ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • AAT Level 4

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
  • Advanced keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a large accounting department
  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Knowledge of Capital Accounting

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrable numerical skills ,including the collection and analysis of information and competence in processing and interpreting figures
  • Understanding of the needs of the customers, commercial awareness and recognition of the key stakeholders'

Personal Qualities and Aptitude

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters
  • Able to work flexibly as part of a team in order to achieve objectives
Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

  • GCSE (Grade A-C) or Equivalent in Mathematics and English
  • AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience
  • ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • AAT Level 4

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
  • Advanced keyboard skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a large accounting department
  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Knowledge of Capital Accounting

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Demonstrable numerical skills ,including the collection and analysis of information and competence in processing and interpreting figures
  • Understanding of the needs of the customers, commercial awareness and recognition of the key stakeholders'

Personal Qualities and Aptitude

Essential

  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively on complex matters
  • Able to work flexibly as part of a team in order to achieve objectives

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tribune House

Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tribune House

Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Capital Accountant

Mohsin Khalid

mohsin.khalid@nhs.net

01904725171

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

419-6284230-ACC-F

Job locations

Tribune House

Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4RY


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