Capital Accountant

Barchester Healthcare has a fantastic opportunity for a Capital Accountant to join our Finance team and work closely alongside our existing Capital Accountant. Together, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information relating to our Group capital expenditure.
This is a collaborative role where you'll partner to manage our Cap Ex processes, maintain strong financial controls, and support major capital projects across the organisation.
About the Role
As part of a small, specialist capital finance function, you will share responsibility for the co-ordination and control of capital expenditure reporting. Working side-by-side with the current Capital Accountant, you'll ensure the smooth running of the Cap Ex approval process, maintain the Fixed Asset Registers, and support the financial management of new developments and major projects. You'll also contribute to weekly and monthly reporting for operational teams, statutory reporting, and work jointly on preparing information for external auditors, tax teams and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the Barchester Cap Ex approval system and      support the Capital Team
Maintain strong financial controls for capital      expenditure payments
Manage the Group Fixed Asset Registers,      including disposals and motor vehicle capitalisation
Prepare Fixed Asset Grids and fixed asset      disclosures for statutory accounts
Provide financial management for major capital      projects and new developments
Oversee the preparation of Group capital      budgets
Produce weekly capital budget reports and      monthly Capital & Development Reports
Chair or support Cap Ex Committee meetings
Liaise with external auditors, tax teams, and      complete National Statistics Returns

About you

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualified
A highly organised and detail-focused finance      professional
Strong experience in capital accounting or      fixed asset management
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines in a      fast-paced environment
A proactive attitude and confidence working      with senior leaders

Why Join Barchester?
You'll be part of a respected and well-established Finance team within one of the UK's leading care providers. We offer excellent development opportunities, a collaborative working culture and the chance to make a meaningful impact across a large and diverse organisation.

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