Band 5 Assistant Capital Accountant

Job Summary

Join one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts and support the delivery of high-quality financial management. We are seeking a motivated Assistant Capital Accountant to join our Financial Accounts team.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• Producing monthly financial reports
• Posting journals
• Maintaining the capital asset register
• Reconciling fixed assets to the general ledger
• Analyzing capital expenditure
• Investigating variances
• Preparing information for capital reporting and statutory accounts
• Working closely with budget holders and finance colleagues, providing clear financial insights and ensuring projects remain on track
• Supporting financial planning, year-end processes, and ongoing improvements to systems and processes

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential.

Qualifications

• Essential: Five Grade GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or A to C pre 2019 grading) including Maths & English
• Desirable: Progression to CCAB Qualification or significant relevant experience
• Essential: Experience of working in Management Accounts
• Desirable: Experience preferably within the NHS or another large complex organisation, for long enough to have acquired a good working knowledge of the annual cycle from financial planning through to year end forecasting and preparation of year-end accounts
• Essential: Good Understanding of financial accounting concepts and techniques
• Desirable: Experience preferably within the NHS or another large complex organisation, for long enough to have acquired a good working knowledge of the annual cycle from financial planning through to year end forecasting and preparation of year-end accounts
• Essential: Experience of working in Management Accounts
• Desirable: Experience preferably within the NHS or another large complex organisation, for long enough to have acquired a good working knowledge of the annual cycle from financial planning through to year end forecasting and preparation of year-end accounts
• Essential: Working Knowledge or an interest in NHS including understanding of key targets and the performance management framework

Additional Criteria

• Numerate with strong analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, databases and computerised ledger systems, requiring good keyboard skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance staff
• Ability to interpret and present financial information in a meaningful way to aid decision making
• Ability to influence/negotiate with operational and clinical staff on contentious issues -- e.g. Cost Improvement Programmes
• Ability to prioritize workload and achieve tight deadlines
• Evidence of strong team working skills
• Ability to use initiative to overcome problems
• Displays smart appearance and integrity
• Reliable, punctual, pro-active approach
• Ability to travel to fulfil the role, both between hospital sites and elsewhere, as required

Pay Scheme

Agenda for Change Band Band 5 Salary £32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-Time, Flexible Working Reference number 304-1100703