Job summary
This is a key role within the Trust, working with the Deputy Head of Financial Services and other key members of staff to support and maintain a robust financial control environment within the organisation. This extends beyond the Financial Services unit to the Charitable funds and other external reporting arrangements.
Main duties of the job
To have overall responsibility for the development and implementation of capital accounting policies, within the overall requirements of the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions, and within the post holder's area of responsibility post holder will also deliver the monthly accounting and reporting for the Trust's charity. Working with the Deputy Head of Financial Services to take the accounts from Trial balance to Statutory accounts in formats suitable to be delivered to the relevant authorities, within regulatory deadlines.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Capital and Charity Accountant is a major member of the Finance team and is directly responsible for the management of the Trust's Fixed Asset portfolio and performance of the capital programme to deliver timely and effective implementation without a breach of the Trust Capital Resource Limit.
The post holder is responsible for interpreting and advising on existing or proposed changes to complex accounting policies and practices, contributing to the completion of the monthly Provider Finance Returns (PFRs) to NHSEI and to internal Board and Committee reporting. The post holder has an additional responsibility for managing the Trusts Charity to ensure Charity's obligations can be met from time to time.The post holder will take an active role and support Trust senior managers and other finance colleagues with the development of business cases, to include advising on the highly complex aspects of capital accounting and capital charges, lease accounting and VAT accounting. Additionally, together with other senior Finance colleagues, to support the development of medium and long-term strategic plans for the Trust, that may require significant judgement, technical expertise, assumption and professional sensitivity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Capital and Charity Accountant is a major member of the Finance team and is directly responsible for the management of the Trust's Fixed Asset portfolio and performance of the capital programme to deliver timely and effective implementation without a breach of the Trust Capital Resource Limit.
The post holder is responsible for interpreting and advising on existing or proposed changes to complex accounting policies and practices, contributing to the completion of the monthly Provider Finance Returns (PFRs) to NHSEI and to internal Board and Committee reporting. The post holder has an additional responsibility for managing the Trusts Charity to ensure Charity's obligations can be met from time to time.The post holder will take an active role and support Trust senior managers and other finance colleagues with the development of business cases, to include advising on the highly complex aspects of capital accounting and capital charges, lease accounting and VAT accounting. Additionally, together with other senior Finance colleagues, to support the development of medium and long-term strategic plans for the Trust, that may require significant judgement, technical expertise, assumption and professional sensitivity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- CCAB Registration
- CCAB Part Qualification
- CCAB Full Qualification
Desirable
- 3 years relevant experience
- 4 years relevant experience
- 5 and above - years relevant experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- CCAB Registration
- CCAB Part Qualification
- CCAB Full Qualification
Desirable
- 3 years relevant experience
- 4 years relevant experience
- 5 and above - years relevant experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital
Holtye Road
East Grinstead, West Sussex
RH19 3DZ
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
