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Capital Accountant | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mehefin 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Gorffennaf 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Prestwich, M25 3BL |
| Cwmni: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6292466/437-6292466 |
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To provide support to the financial accountant in respect of all financial accounting aspects of the Trust’s capital programme, fixed assets and leases to ensure that the Trust’s monthly financial position and annual statutory accounts can be reported in line with accounting standards and DoH guidance.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and numerate individual to work within the Financial Accounts team. The team prides itself ondelivering a high-quality service underpinned by professionalism and first-class customer care.
The role of the Capital Accountant is to provide support to the financial accountant in all aspects of the Trust’s capital programme, fixed assets and leases. You will maintain the Trust’s fixed asset register, provide timely and accurate information with regard to the Trust’s monthly capital expenditure position and contribute to the annual accounts process to ensure all reporting is in line with accounting standards and DoH guidance.
Development -Post
This post is a substantive band 6, however if you do not yet have sufficient relevant experience to immediately take a lead on capital, fixed asset and lease accounting, there is potential for the post to be offered as a band 5/6 development role. The candidate would initially be appointed on a band 5 and would progress to a band 6 after a minimum of 12 months and having demonstrated evidence of their development and their ability as the Capital Accountant.
To provide support to the financial accountant in respect of all financial accounting aspects of the Trust’s capital programme, fixed assets and leases to ensure that the Trust’s monthly financial position and annual statutory accounts can be reported in line with accounting standards and DoH guidance.
To provide accurate and timely monthly monitoring information in respect of expenditure against the Trust’s capital programme.
To maintain the trust’s fixed asset register and provide accurate and timely information to theFinancial Accountant and Assistant Director of Finance.
To support the Financial Accountant by taking a lead on accounting for leases under IFRS 16 by maintaining the Trust’s register of leases and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
To provide advice to colleagues in respect of the interpretation of IFRS16 regarding contracts and arrangements which may meet the definition of a lease.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Fixed Asset Register
To maintain the Trust’s Fixed Asset Register (Integra) in accordance with the current capital accounting guidance and with other statutory and internal reporting requirements.
To ensure that all fixed asset transactions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner including additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations and impairments.
To co-ordinate regular verification of asset existence across the Trust.
To review fully depreciated assets on a regular basis.
Fixed Asset Accounting
To ensure that all accounting entries relating to fixed assets are recorded accurately within the general ledger.
To produce a monthly reconciliation between the fixed asset register and the general ledger.
To liaise with the Trust’s valuers in respect of revaluation of assets to ensure that all assets are carried at an appropriate value in line with accounting standards and DoH guidance.
Capital Monitoring
To monitor expenditure against the Trust’s agreed capital programme.
To provide detailed capital expenditure information to the Capital Investment Group on a monthly basis.
To ensure that VAT is correctly accounted for on all capital schemes.
To provide accounting support to scheme managers including monitoring and validating all capital expenditure and ensuring it is accurately recorded.
To provide scheme managers and other non-finance staff with advice and guidance in respect of capital ordering processes and capital accounting requirements.
To provide information in response to regular and ad hoc requests relating to capital assets and their costs.
To review on a monthly basis all revenue expenditure over £5k to assess whether the expenditure should be capitalised.
Lease Register
To maintain the Trust’s register of leases in accordance with the requirements of IFRS 16.
Lease Accounting
To lead on the accounting for leases under IFRS 16 ensuring the accuracy of accounting records in respect of right to use assets and lease liabilities.
To be responsible for all accounting transactions in respect of depreciation of right of use assets, lease liabilities and associated finance costs.
Forecasting
To work with the Estates Capital team, and the IM&T strategy team to provide and maintain a timely and accurate forecast of capital expenditure.
To prepare forecasts of capital charges forecast to inform the planning, budget setting and business case processes.
To provide information in respect of lease commitments to inform the annual accounts and annual planning processes.
Financial Management
To have detailed knowledge of the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions, Financial, and Capital Accounting Procedures ensuring that all trust staff understand and adhere to them.
Where necessary, assist the Senior Management Accountant to communicate, and get action on, Internal and External Audit recommendations.
To be aware of all new technical accounting developments that require specialist accounting, as and when they happen.
To assist the Financial Accountant and Assistant Director of Finance in drawing up policies, procedures and systems in respect of fixed asset, capital and lease accounting.
Statutory Returns
To contribute to the production of statutory returns as andwhen required.
To assist in the completion of the statutory annual accounts in respect of the notes relating to fixed assets, leases and capital.
Investment Appraisal and Business Cases
To assist in carrying out investment appraisal of new capital or revenue projects for the Trust as required, including the assessment of any IFRS 16 implication of the proposals.
To provide costings, advice and guidance on the financial impact of proposals for service redesign and modernisation.
Training
To ensure that colleagues, both finance and non finance, receive adequate training in the accounting requirements for fixed assets, capital and leases.
To provide training to finance and non-finance managers on an informal and formal basis.
Systems
To harness IT to improve systems and management reporting.
Other Duties
To deputise for the other senior colleagues as required.
To contribute to the continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting systems.
To make recommendations to reduce costs and enhance value.
To undertake other duties as agreed with the Financial Accountant.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Jun 2024