University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Capital Assistant (Finance)

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and keen individual to join our dynamic Capital Finance team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as a Capital Assistant

We are looking for an ambitious individual who can work independently and within a team, who is proactive and possess strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Capital Accountant in all areas within Capital, specifically capital reporting and maintaining the trust asset register. The individual is required to be proactive, organised and establish excellent working relationships.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the monthly capital reporting, which includes, capital additions, disposals, donations, depreciation and assets under construction.
Responsible for maintaining and updating the asset register and ensuring it reconciles to the general ledger.
Assisting with the timely production of monthly capital reports.
Liaising with internal and external audit.
Assisting in the annual capital planning process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to take their career to the next level. UHL is committed to supporting individuals throughout their training and development and offer study support for those wanting to develop. If you believe you have the skills, commercial acumen and motivation to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking finance team then we would encourage your application to further your career at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

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, andresearch 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, andwe 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/

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

358-6263187-COR

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

Responsible for the month end/year end from liaising with stakeholders to managing budgets, processing journals, reviewing and reporting the capital position and liaising with auditors.

Responsible for updating the asset register with all additions, disposal, run depreciation and work with the relevant departments to ensure accurate/qualitative data is available.

To attend monthly budget holder meetings and explain the capital position.

To assist in the annual capital budget setting process.

The post holder will support the development, maintenance and review of financial procedures and policies. These procedures are co-ordinated in the Trusts Finance Manual which the post holder will help to ensure isunderstood and complied with across the Trust.

The post holder will support the development and review of financial systems to ensure that the Financial Management Department can provide comprehensive and effective service to the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

Responsible for the month end/year end from liaising with stakeholders to managing budgets, processing journals, reviewing and reporting the capital position and liaising with auditors.

Responsible for updating the asset register with all additions, disposal, run depreciation and work with the relevant departments to ensure accurate/qualitative data is available.

To attend monthly budget holder meetings and explain the capital position.

To assist in the annual capital budget setting process.

The post holder will support the development and review of financial systems to ensure that the Financial Management Department can provide comprehensive and effective service to the Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

Competent in financial/capital accounting
Communication and relationship skills

Desirable

Preferable NHS experience
Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS

Essential

Able to being ideas to improve processes

Desireable

Desirable

Being able to report the capital position

Person Specification

Essential

Competent in financial/capital accounting
Communication and relationship skills

Desirable

Preferable NHS experience
Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS

Essential

Able to being ideas to improve processes

Desireable

Desirable

Being able to report the capital position

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.

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

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

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