Capital & Financial Accounting Lead

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation options

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead capital and financial accounting, ensuring accurate reporting across the balance sheet. You will manage depreciation, IFRS 16 leases, and the fixed asset register while supporting the Trust’s capital investment programme.

You will drive month‑end and year‑end close, deliver audit‑ready documentation, and collaborate with divisions to ensure robust financial controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience leading capital and fixed asset accounting.
• Knowledge of IFRS 16 leases and NHS financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital and financial accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee related accounting transactions.
• Produce monthly and annual financial statements with audit-ready documentation.
• Monitor capital spend vs plan, identify variances and risks with cross‑functional teams.
• Support capital planning, forecasting and investment reporting.
• Liaise with internal/external audits to ensure balance sheet integrity.

Skills

Capital accounting

Fixed assets

Audit readiness

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/equiv.)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead capital and financial accounting, ensuring accurate reporting across the balance sheet. You will manage depreciation, IFRS 16 leases, and the fixed asset register while supporting the Trust’s capital investment programme.

You will drive month‑end and year‑end close, deliver audit‑ready documentation, and collaborate with divisions to ensure robust financial controls and governance.