Capital Accountant

Moorfields; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

NHS Pension Scheme

Counselling support

Learning and development

Excellent transport links

NHS/Blue Light discounts

Free Pilates classes

Training to develop skills

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Capital Accountant to complete capital schedules for quarterly monitoring and year-end accounts. You will ensure timely VAT returns and act as a reference point for audit teams, supporting reporting and governance across the Trust.

The role involves producing robust financial reports, assisting with the annual statements, and contributing to the Board reporting package, within a dynamic NHS finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS accounting standards and internal controls relating to capital and taxation.
• Extensive knowledge of VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare capital schedules for quarterly monitoring returns and year-end accounts with supporting papers.
• Ensure monthly accounting timetable for capital and VAT tasks is met.
• Assist Internal and External Audit with timely information requests.
• Contribute to Annual Report and Summary Financial Statements as required.
• Provide financial reporting, project planning and monitoring support.

Skills

IT skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

First degree or equivalent

CCAB member or studying towards

Tools

Fixed Asset Register

Job description

We're proud of our team and recognise the significant contributions they make to patients here in the UK and globally. When you join Moorfields Eye Hospital you can help us continue to deliver excellence and equity in patient care through kindness and compassion for all.

Site City Road Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 Per Annum Pro Rata Inclusive of HCAS, Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

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.

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?

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
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

• 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

• 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

• 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. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

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.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.