Financial Reporting and Capital Accountant

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Greater London seeks a Financial Reporting and Capital Accountant. Develop and deliver robust financial reporting, with potential progression from Band 7 to 8a. You will work with senior finance colleagues on capital accounting and financial controls, supporting timely month-end and statutory processes.

Applicants with CCAB qualifications or working towards them are encouraged. This role offers development opportunity and exposure to complex NHS financial responsibilities within

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting and reporting skills.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and communicate clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail and robust financial controls.
• Capable of meeting demanding month-end, Board and statutory deadlines.
• Confident working with senior finance colleagues and stakeholders.
• Interest in developing expertise across financial reporting and capital accounting.
• Willingness to use technology and automation to improve reporting efficiency.
• NHS experience is advantageous but transferable accounting skills will be considered.

Skills

Financial accounting and reporting

Complex analysis

Attention to detail

Financial controls

Stakeholder communication

Automation in reporting

Band 7/8a development

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant

Job description

Financial Reporting and Capital Accountant

Development opportunity We are keen to attract candidates at different stages of their professional development. A suitably experienced CCAB-qualified accountant who meets the full requirements of the role may be appointed at Band 8a. We would also welcome applications from experienced part-qualified accountants actively working towards a recognised CCAB qualification, who may be considered for appointment at Band 7 as a development opportunity. For a developmental appointment, progression to Band 8a would be subject to successful completion of the relevant professional qualification and demonstration of the competencies, experience and level of responsibility required at Band 8a, in accordance with Trust processes.

About you

• Has strong financial accounting and reporting skills
• Can analyse complex financial information and communicate it clearly
• Has excellent attention to detail and understands the importance of robust financial controls
• Can work effectively to demanding month-end, Board and statutory deadlines
• Is confident working with senior finance colleagues and stakeholders
• Has an interest in developing expertise across both financial reporting and capital accounting
• Is committed to improving processes and using technology and automation to make financial reporting more efficient
• Enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to develop professionally NHS experience would be an advantage, particularly experience of financial reporting, annual accounts or capital accounting, but we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong transferable technical accounting skills.

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£63,665 - £70,887 per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAs

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