Job summary
LTHT
Capital Accounting Team is offering a 6 months fixed term contract for an
experienced Capital Accountant at agenda for change band 7.
The ideal candidate would be a qualified accountant
with relevant fixed asset register experience (part-qualified also considered
but with significant experience), and be local to the Leeds area (St James
Hospitals, Trust HQ, Leeds), flexible working also available.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
18/09/2025
Planned Interview
Date
22/09/2025
Main duties of the job
The task consists in helping with the Fixed
Asset Register (CARS) in terms of data cleansing exercise, asset verification,
disposal of assets, reconciliations to the General Ledger and any other ad-hoc
task relevant to the role. Understanding technical aspects of accounting is
necessary, along with the ability to communicate clearly in addition to having
experience of dealing with complex transactions where professional judgement is
also required.
About us
This
is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest Hospitals in the
country. The Capital Team is a friendly group of 4 people who are very
friendly, expert and supportive. The capital investment programme 2025/26 is in
excess of £70m, we are a busy team in a fast pace environment.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely
with capital programme managers, Capital Planning Group, external Audit and
operational and clinical managers within business units.
Within the Finance Directorate,
they will work closely with other members of the finance team, and also staff
in other finance disciplines (e.g. internal audit, payments, and
supplies.)
Outside the Trust, communication
will also be required with bodies such as the University, Special Trustees,
and other NHS organisations.
Excellent communication skills both
verbally and in writing to convey complex financial processes and practices
and so allow managers to better understand their responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely
with capital programme managers, Capital Planning Group, external Audit and
operational and clinical managers within business units.
Within the Finance Directorate,
they will work closely with other members of the finance team, and also staff
in other finance disciplines (e.g. internal audit, payments, and
supplies.)
Outside the Trust, communication
will also be required with bodies such as the University, Special Trustees,
and other NHS organisations.
Excellent communication skills both
verbally and in writing to convey complex financial processes and practices
and so allow managers to better understand their responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB / CIME Qualified or part qualified accountant or AAT
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good written and communication skills, including interpersonal skills, report writing, conveying complex and sensitive information to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to make sound judgements and decisions involving complex facts and issues.
- Ability to work independently, interpreting available guidelines
- Ability to use complex financial information constructively to influence colleagues
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Experience
Essential
- Fixed Asset Register experience, asset verification and data cleansing.
- Able to communicate at all levels.
- Experience of working within a finance function and liaising with finance and non-finance staff to resolve issues.
- Experience of reporting to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Oracle Financials, CARS systems
- Knowledge of capital finance including NHS specific capital requirements and accounting practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB / CIME Qualified or part qualified accountant or AAT
Desirable
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good written and communication skills, including interpersonal skills, report writing, conveying complex and sensitive information to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to make sound judgements and decisions involving complex facts and issues.
- Ability to work independently, interpreting available guidelines
- Ability to use complex financial information constructively to influence colleagues
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Experience
Essential
- Fixed Asset Register experience, asset verification and data cleansing.
- Able to communicate at all levels.
- Experience of working within a finance function and liaising with finance and non-finance staff to resolve issues.
- Experience of reporting to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Oracle Financials, CARS systems
- Knowledge of capital finance including NHS specific capital requirements and accounting practices
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.
