Capital Accountant

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Counselling

Learning & development

Transport access

Discount schemes

Free Pilates

Training & skill development

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Capital Accountant to deliver monthly and quarterly capital accounting reports. You will prepare capital schedules, VAT returns, and contribute to annual reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across ledgers.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, VAT expertise, and CCAB membership or active CPD; proficient IT skills with Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with Fixed Asset Register; and commitment to the NHS Pension scheme and

Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent.
• CCAB member or studying towards qualification with CPD.
• Experience with IFRS and VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete capital schedules for quarterly monitoring returns and year-end accounts with full supporting papers.
• Ensure monthly accounting timetable for capital and VAT tasks is met.
• Act as reference point for Internal and External Audit for smooth audit reports.
• Assist in production of the Annual Report and Summary Financial Statements.

Education

First degree or equivalent

CCAB member or studying towards qualification with CPD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Fixed Asset Register

Job description

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world‑class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we're just getting started.

From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof.

This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, the Capital Accountant will be responsible for the completion of routine monthly and quarterly capital accounting reports for the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will complete the capital schedules for inclusion in quarterly monitoring returns and year end accounts. These will be presented with full supporting papers for review by the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller.

To ensure that the monthly accounting timetable is successfully completed to timescale in respect of capital and VAT tasks.

The post will act as a point of reference for both Internal and External Audit staff to allow for smooth and rapid completion of audit reports and information requests.

Assist in the production of the Annual Report and Summary Financial Statements as required.

Working for our organisation

What's in it for You?

You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Completion of capital schedules within statutory financial returns such as Annual Accounts and Summarisation Schedules, for review by the Working Capital & Treasury Manager, Financial Controller and Deputy Finance Director.
• Completion of monthly VAT returns for submission to HMRC following review by the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller.
• Complete schedules for inclusion in the monthly Board Report.
• Take a supporting role across the Trust regarding financial advice as it relates to capital and VAT matters and advise of the impact of accounting policy changes in both areas.
• Responsible for the production and implementation of effective, accurate and timely financial reporting, project planning, and project monitoring.
• Ensure that a robust and compliant system of capital accounting is always maintained across all ledgers and departments.

Please see job description for further details of the main responsibilities.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Education & Qualifications First degree or equivalent
• The post holder must be a fully qualified member of a CCAB body or studying towards such a qualification and be actively undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Thorough experience and up to date knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and internal financial controls as they relate to capital and taxation.
• Extensive knowledge of VAT regulations.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Use of Fixed Asset Register

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us