Capital Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for an experienced (Job Title insert here). We are Level 2 accredited One NHS Finance employer. We are committed to equality, fairness, and respect; building a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuality and diversity are celebrated, and everyone feels valued for their unique skills and contributions.

The Capital Accountant is a key member of the Financial Accounts team, responsible for supporting the effective financial management, accounting and reporting of the Trust's capital programme and fixed assets. The role provides specialist capital accounting advice, supports capital planning and forecasting, and ensures compliance with NHS accounting requirements and Trust financial policies. This is a developmental Band 6/7 role, with progression to Band 7 following achievement of the agreed professional and capability requirements and assumption of the full Band 7, The post holder will:

• Coordinate and monitor the Trust's annual and multi-year capital programme, including expenditure, forecasts, funding and CDEL.
• Maintain accurate capital accounting records and the fixed asset register, ensuring appropriate accounting for additions, disposals, depreciation, impairments and revaluations.
• Support and, at Band 7, lead the capital elements of month-end, year-end accounts, capital planning and audit requirements.
• Provide specialist advice to budget holders, project managers and senior finance colleagues on capital accounting, investment and funding issues.
• Analyse complex financial information, identify risks and variances, and provide clear recommendations to support decision-making.
• Develop and improve capital accounting processes, controls, reporting tools and guidance.
• Support, supervise and develop the Assistant Capital Accountant and other colleagues as appropriate.
  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.