Capital Accountant

Retail Human Resources plc; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Capital Accountant to join their Finance team in Inverness, Scotland. In this collaborative role, you will manage capital expenditure reporting and maintain financial controls for major projects. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualified and possess strong experience in capital accounting. This position offers a chance to work with senior leaders and make a significant impact within a well-respected finance team.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Meaningful impact within the organisation

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS.
• Organised and detail-focused finance professional.
• Strong background in managing capital accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CapEx approval system and support the Capital Team.
• Maintain strong financial controls for capital expenditure.
• Manage Group Fixed Asset Registers including disposals.

Skills

Capital accounting experience

Strong financial controls

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualified

Job description

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 CapEx 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 CapEx 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 CapEx 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 CapEx 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.