Capital Accountant Financial Services

Nhs Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Capital Accountant to manage financial reporting and support budget holders. This full-time role requires a degree or equivalent experience in accountancy, with strong financial management and communication skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development within the NHS. Application details are provided for interested candidates.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual leave of 27 days plus public holidays

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Management of financial information and reporting.
• Ability to deliver under strict timelines.
• Engagement with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and coordinating the accounting service.
• Manage reporting systems for capital spending.
• Provide financial management support to budget holders.

Skills

Financial management

Financial reporting

Budgetary control

Excellent communication

IT skills

Education

Degree/HND in accountancy or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Vacancy

Capital Accountant, Band 6

Directorate: Corporate Finance
Location: Fixed Assets, Caledonia House
Term: Permanent
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Salary: AFC Band 6 £43,169 - £52,603

Location and Training

Location requires permanent presence at Caledonia House; initial training based at Gartnavel Hospital. Based in the west of the city, the office is near regular bus and train services.

Benefits

As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
• Annual Leave - 27 days increasing with service plus 8 days public holiday
• Learning opportunities - Build a skill set and gain experiences which are a foundation for an exciting and prosperous career. Access to Scotland's public finance network and mentoring, training and shadowing prospects.
• NHS discounts and more

Join Us

You'll work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference.

• See how a complex health organisation works
• Solve problems
• Add value to key health services
• Build a range of transferable skills
• Advise project and senior managers
• Take on a range of responsibilities
• Drive forward change and make an impact

Be Different

Our success begins with you; you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to frontline health services. This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally renowned healthcare organisation with teaching and research links. We have a varied asset portfolio supporting core services across Scotland. The capital finance team plays a central role in delivering healthcare across the region.

Role Requirements

Do you fit the requirements?

We are looking for someone committed to working in a demanding but rewarding role in the NHS. The Capital Accountant will support the Senior Capital Accountant and report to the Assistant Head of Financial Services - Income, Treasury & Fixed Assets. You will provide a professional financial management service to budget holders within the capital plan and help maintain and develop a reporting system for spend.

Key capabilities include management of financial information, financial reporting, budgetary control processes and governance. Ideally you will be degree/HND qualified in accountancy or equivalent experience, with excellent IT and communication skills, and the ability to deliver to strict timelines while engaging with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Capital Accountant to lead, coordinate and develop a full accounting and reporting service on the Capital Plan
• Manage and develop an efficient system of reporting spend to maximise investment within the asset base
• Provide professional financial management to budget holders in the capital programme

Applications

Candidates are encouraged to explain why they would be valuable in the position in the application. Applications to: Michael McGrory (Senior Capital Accountant).
Informal contact: Michael McGrory – [e-mail]

This post may close early to volume of response. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to volume of applications, shortlisting feedback may not be provided.

Equality and inclusion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from the Armed Forces Community.

Application integrity
Candidates should provide original responses to all questions. The use of AI or other tools to generate responses is discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work.

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