Deputy Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a finance professional to support capital accounting and financial reporting. The role involves managing a team, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the Trust’s Annual Accounts. This position offers a chance to contribute to a high-performing NHS Trust focused on excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital accounting and financial services.
• Ability to manage and lead a finance team.
• Knowledge of IFRS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of accurate monthly reconciliation of control accounts.
• Support the production of national performance returns and statutory accounts.
• Lead in managing and reporting on the fixed asset position.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Job description

The post holder will support the Associate Director of Finance – financial services to deliver all aspects of the service area capital accounts. He/she will manage a team of accountants to provide day-to-day support in all aspects of the service area’s performance whilst maintaining an excellent team ethic.

Through a team of accountants, the post holder is required to manage the delivery of accurate and timely monthly reconciliation of all control accounts, which feed into the Trust’s position for internal and external corporate reporting. There will be a requirement to support the reported position with an analytical review and to influence actions based upon these findings.

The post holder will act as the lead in managing and reporting on the fixed asset position of the Trust. Maintenance of the Capital Asset Register, ensuring that the register reflects the assets of the trust and organising revaluation exercises as required by the DHSC.

They will deputise for the Head of Corporate Accounts (HoCA) in his or her absence and attend review meetings with our external NHS financial services client.

Interview dates: 18th/20th June 2025

Main duties of the job

1. Provide leadership and support to the financial accounts team and liaise with other finance teams to ensure the reported financial position is accurate, and that the team delivers a first-class service in every service area.
2. The post holder will support the monthly and year-end production of national performance returns and statutory accounts. Support the Head of Corporate Accounts with the completion of the Trust’s Annual Accounts, ensuring that accurate and detailed working papers are maintained for audit.
3. This post will be primarily responsible for the capital accounting of the Trust, including accounting for the PFI arrangement and finance leases. Advise on the status of lease agreements, interpret IFRS requirements, and ensure lease definitions are appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide leadership and support to the financial accounts team and liaise with other finance teams to ensure the reported financial position is accurate, and that the team delivers a first-class service in every service area.

The post holder will support the monthly and year-end production of national performance returns and statutory accounts. Support the Head of Corporate Accounts with the completion of the Trust’s Annual Accounts, ensuring that accurate and detailed working papers are maintained for audit.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.