Capital Accountant

Band 6 Capital Accountant - Croydon (4‑month contract)

Location:

Croydon, CR7 7YE

Contract:

4 months

Start date:

ASAP

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:15pm

Pay rate:
Up to £25.48 per hour

We are urgently looking for an experienced Band 6 Capital Accountant to support a busy NHS finance team in Croydon on a 4‑month contract.

The successful candidate will support the operational management and monitoring of the Trust's capital programme, including maintaining the Capital/Fixed Asset Register and ensuring all capital transactions are accurately recorded.

• Support the management and monitoring of the Trust's capital programme.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring acquisitions, enhancements, depreciation, revaluations, impairments and disposals are accurately recorded.
• Liaise with the District Valuer to support annual and ad hoc fixed asset valuations.
• Review valuation information and raise queries where required.
• Provide specialist capital accounting advice to non-financial managers and project managers.
• Support capital planning, expenditure monitoring and monthly capital reporting.
• Assist with preparation of the annual capital plan and CDEL reporting.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with NHS capital accounting guidance.

• Previous capital accounting experience, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of fixed asset registers, depreciation, revaluations, disposals and capital expenditure.
• Experience supporting monthly reporting and capital planning.
• Ability to work closely with finance teams, project managers and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Available to start ASAP.

• NHS finance experience.
• Knowledge of CDEL reporting.
• Part-qualified or qualified accountant, or equivalent relevant experience.