Finance Business Partner: Capital | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7714923/249-7461841-2 |
Summary
Previous applicants need not apply
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and numerate individual to work within the Financial Services team. The team prides itself on delivering a high-quality service underpinned by professionalism and first-class customer care.
The role of the Capital Accountant is to provide support to the Head of Financial Services 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.
• To provide support to the Head of Financial Services 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 the Head of Financial Services and Deputy Director of Finance.
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
• To support the Head of Financial Services 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.
• To maintain the trust’s fixed asset register and provide accurate and timely information to the Head of Financial Services and Deputy Director of Finance.
• To ensure that all fixed asset transactions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner including additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations and impairments.
Please see the attached job description for full information
This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026
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