About this role
Job summary
The post holder will support the Finance Accounts Manager in the delivery of specialist capital accounting relating to the Trust's capital programme, fixed asset register and leases in accordance with IFRS 16. This will ensure the Trust's monthly financial position and annual statutory accounts are reported accurately and in line with accounting standards and Department of Health and Social Care guidance.
The post holder will be responsible for preparing and completing statutory and Performance Financial Reporting (PFR) capital submissions within agreed financial timescales and statutory requirements, interpreting relevant guidance as required within their defined area of responsibility.
Main duties of the job
To support the line manager in the operational management and performance monitoring of the Trust's capital programme, including the maintenance of the Trust's Fixed Asset Register (CAR), ensuring capital acquisitions, enhancements, depreciation, revaluations, impairments and disposals are accurately recorded in the general ledger and asset register.
To liaise with the District Valuer (DV) to coordinate the annual fixed asset valuation exercise and provide the valuer with the information required to support periodic revaluations and any ad-hoc valuations, applying specialist capital accounting knowledge to review valuations and raise queries where appropriate, escalating unresolved issues to the line manager.
To provide specialist accounting support to non-financial managers on financial and corporate issues, working closely with project managers on capital planning and expenditure, and delivering high-quality information on fixed asset acquisition and disposal in line with NHS capital accounting guidance.
To assist the line manager in the preparation of the annual capital plan and in the production of monthly capital reporting to SWL in relation to the CDEL control total.
To take responsibility for own personal and professional development.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view job description and person specification
.
.
Please view Job Description & Person Specification.
.
.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Bacherlor's degree or equivalent Part-qualified accountant qualification
Desirable
*
Skills Desirable
Intermediate to Advance Excel, and the ability to manipulate and interrogate large databases / datasets
Experience Essential
Reporting Financial or Capital information to Senior managers or committees
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).
Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address 8 Mint Walk, Croydon
8 Mint Walk, Croydon
London
CR0 1EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)