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Job summary

Main area
Financial Services - Capital
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358-6263187-COR
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town
Leicester
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Capital Assistant (Finance)

Band 5

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

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 responsibilities include, 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.

Working for our organisation

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, and 
research 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, and 
we 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/

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Competent in financial/capital accounting
  • Communication and relationship skills
Desirable criteria
  • Preferable NHS experience
  • Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Able to being ideas to improve processes

Desireable

Desirable criteria
  • Being able to report the capital position

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoCare quality commission - Goodhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Neetu Nath
Job title
Capital Development Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07841237126
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