Capital Systems Accountant

NHS; Brecon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Brecon, Wales, is looking for a Capital Systems Accountant to provide financial support and advice on capital accounting and VAT. This position involves ensuring the integrity of the fixed asset register and analyzing VAT entries for HMRC submissions. The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with experience in working with budget holders and possess advanced Microsoft Office skills. The post also values good communication and analytical abilities.

Benefits

Supportive and progressive employer

Career development pathways

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience of working with budget holders.
• High degree of knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Experience of maintaining and enhancing an accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional financial advice to contribute to the capital programme.
• Ensure maintaining the integrity of the fixed asset register.
• Responsible for analysis of all VAT entries and preparations for HMRC.

Skills

Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Fully qualified (CCAB) Accountant

Educated to Degree Level or equivalent

Tools

GL system

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the financial accounting department of Powys Teaching Health Board who are seeking a Capital Systems Accountant.

The aim of the role is to provide proactive financial support across the Health Board, advising on all aspects of Capital Accounting and VAT.

Main duties of the job

Provide professional financial advice and support to budget holders within Directorates to contribute to achieving the capital programme.

Provide a robust financial control environment in support of the Finance Director's key statutory responsibilities for capital accounting including maintaining the integrity of the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals and asset validations are undertaken correctly

Responsible for the analysis of all VAT entries within the Health Board ledger in preparation of the Monthly VAT return for HMRC and associated returns. Responsible for identifying and amending entries to conform with HMRC guidance prior to the submission of the monthly return.

The post holder should have good communication skills as you will be liaising with the Directorate Budget Holders, including members of the Executive Team, Department Heads of Service, Audit personnel and management on a regular basis. In addition the role requires excellent analytical skills, and is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their finance career, as well as gaining a wider understanding and experience of NHS services.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Fully qualified (CCAB) Accountant
• Experience of working with budget holders
• High degree of knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Significant analytical abilities
• Able to use GL system to generate financial reports, manipulate and interpret data
• Experience of maintaining and enhancing an accounting system
• Awareness of audit requirements
• Knowledge of finance and procurement processes
• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
• Experience of maintaining and enhancing an accounting system
• Experience of Working with the NHS

Skills

• Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Word & advanced Window skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Asst. Director of Finance - Accounting & Services