Head of Capital Accounts

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading ambulance service as Head of Capital Accounts, overseeing the Trust's capital plans and asset management. This pivotal role supports senior managers through strategic financial advice, delivering complex analysis in a collaborative environment. Enjoy generous annual leave and a fulfilling career with the NHS.

Benefits

Annual leave starts at 27 days

NHS terms and conditions

Qualifications

• Experience in capital and lease accounting.
• Strong understanding of complex financial issues.
• Ability to lead a finance team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Capital Accounting team and provide strategic advice.
• Develop and deliver financial strategy for capital and lease accounting.
• Coordinate production of Trust’s annual accounts and audits.

Skills

Strategic advice

Financial analysis

Performance management

Budget development

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Job description

This is an opportunity to join the finance team of the London Ambulance Service Trust (LAS), one of the largest and busiest ambulance services in the world.

The role of Head of Capital Accounts sits at the heart of the finance team, working with colleagues, outsourced providers, and the wider Trust to plan and deliver the Trust's capital plans and control the Trust's asset registers.

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

As the leader of the Capital Accounting team, you'll be responsible for:

1. The performance of the Capital Accounting team and providing senior managers and Directors strategic advice on highly complex lease and capital business issues.
2. Providing senior support to business area Directors in developing and monitoring progress on highly complex business cases.
3. Leading the development and delivery of the financial strategy and associated plans of the Trust relating to Capital and Lease Accounting, including the capital and lease forecast and plans.
4. Being the Trust’s centre of capital and lease accounting excellence and the go-to point for capital and lease accounting.
5. Coordinating internally and externally the production of the capital and lease sections of Trust’s annual accounts and their audit.
6. Developing and delivering the month-end capital close-down process.
7. Preparing and providing highly complex financial analysis and commentary.

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the busiest ambulance Trust in the UK. We are seeking someone who will align with the Trust values – Caring, Respect, and Teamwork.

This role sits in our Management Accounts team but has very close links to Operational Directors.

The Finance team collaborates across the Trust at all levels up to the Board and partners with external NHS Trusts, commercial organizations, Heathrow Airport, Stadia, London's Air Ambulance, and Healthcare UK.

You will have the opportunity to join the team and gain experience across a varied portfolio.

Annual leave starts at 27 days, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays, in line with NHS terms and conditions (Agenda for Change).

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Samantha Cullen
Job title: Business Support Manager
Email: [e-mail]