About this role
Job summary
To provide support to the Principal Financial Accountant in respect of all financial accounting aspects of the Trust's capital programme, fixed assets and leases to ensure that the Trust's monthly financial position and annual statutory accounts can be reported in line with accounting standards and DoH guidance.
To provide accurate and timely monthly monitoring information in respect of expenditure against the Trust's capital programme.
To maintain the trust's fixed asset register and provide accurate and timely information to the Financial Accountant and Assistant Director of Finance.
To support the Financial Accountant by taking a lead on accounting for leases under IFRS 16 by maintaining the Trust's register of leases and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
To provide advice to colleagues in respect of the interpretation of IFRS16 regarding contracts and arrangements which may meet the definition of a lease.
Main duties of the job
Please see JD;
To provide support to the Principal Financial Accountant in respect of all financial accounting aspects of the Trust's capital programme, fixed assets and leases to ensure that the Trust's monthly financial position and annual statutory accounts can be reported in line with accounting standards and DoH guidance.
To provide accurate and timely monthly monitoring information in respect of expenditure against the Trust's capital programme.
To maintain the trust's fixed asset register and provide accurate and timely information to the Financial Accountant and Assistant Director of Finance.
To support the Financial Accountant by taking a lead on accounting for leases under IFRS 16 by maintaining the Trust's register of leases and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
To provide advice to colleagues in respect of the interpretation of IFRS16 regarding contracts and arrangements which may meet the definition of a lease.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Financial Qualification with an Accountancy Body - minimum Part Qualified or equivalent experience Evidence of compliance with institute CPD requirements. Honours degree or equivalent level of qualification and/or equivalent experience.
Experience Essential
Significant Capital and Lease Accounting experience, working in an NHS or similar organisation to understand complexities of processes. Ability to work autonomously and knowledge of accounting standards, manuals, procedures, systems, policies, financial governance matters, relevant legislation and audit requirements. Extensive understanding of the financial (and other) requirements/duties of NHS providers.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Walton Hospital
Walton Hospital
Chesterfield
S40 3HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)