Capital & Lease Accountant
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,250 - £45,400 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE5 9NY |
| Company: | KFM |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 302 |
Summary
Job Advert
CAPITAL AND LEASE ACCOUNTANT
Department: Finance
Location: London (hybrid)
Salary: £37,250 - £45,400 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Contract: Permanent, full time
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Capital and Lease Accountant to manage the accounting for KFM’s capital assets and lease portfolios in line
with relevant accounting standards. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will ensure accurate capitalisation, depreciation,
and lease accounting, while supporting month-end, year-end, and audit processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant looking to develop specialist expertise in capital
and lease accounting within a values-driven, NHS-aligned organisation.
The postholder will be responsible for managing the organisation’s capital and lease accounting activities, ensuring accurate and
compliant financial reporting. This includes maintaining the fixed asset register with correct recording of additions, disposals
and depreciation, reconciling fixed asset and capital accounts on a monthly basis, and managing the Assets Under Construction
(AUC) account to ensure timely capitalisation in line with company policy. The role will involve close collaboration with the
Procurement team to monitor capital expenditure and support forecasting and cash flow reporting.
In addition, the postholder will maintain and update lease schedules, ensuring they are complete, accurate and appropriately
classified. They will record right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the general ledger and work closely with Procurement to
ensure that new leases, renewals and amendments are captured promptly and accurately.
The role will also support robust financial controls and reporting, including preparing balance sheet reconciliations for capital
and lease accounts, contributing to month-end and year-end close processes, and providing analysis and commentary for management
reporting. The postholder will play a key role in supporting external audits by providing high-quality supporting documentation
and responding to audit queries as required. Throughout the role, there will be a focus on continuous improvement, with
responsibility for identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance capital and lease accounting processes.
ABOUT YOU
Essential
* A levels and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
* Studying towards or qualified in a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
* Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. D365 or similar)
* Exposure to capital accounting and/or lease portfolios
* Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
* Advanced Excel and data handling skills
* Highly organised and deadline-driven
* Analytical with strong problem-solving skills
* Proactive, positive, and committed to continuous improvement
WHY JOIN KFM?
* Work in an organisation where profits are reinvested into the NHS
* Gain specialist experience in capital and lease accounting
* Supportive environment focused on development and learning
* Opportunity to make a real difference to healthcare delivery
If you’re looking for your next role and want to work with a values driven organisation contributing to the NHS, we’d love to hear
from you!
Closing Date: Sun 25th Jan
Interview Date: Thu 5th & Fri 6th Feb
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact us via kch-tr.kfmrecruitment@nhs.net.
CAPITAL AND LEASE ACCOUNTANT
Department: Finance
Location: London (hybrid)
Salary: £37,250 - £45,400 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Contract: Permanent, full time
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Capital and Lease Accountant to manage the accounting for KFM’s capital assets and lease portfolios in line
with relevant accounting standards. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will ensure accurate capitalisation, depreciation,
and lease accounting, while supporting month-end, year-end, and audit processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant looking to develop specialist expertise in capital
and lease accounting within a values-driven, NHS-aligned organisation.
The postholder will be responsible for managing the organisation’s capital and lease accounting activities, ensuring accurate and
compliant financial reporting. This includes maintaining the fixed asset register with correct recording of additions, disposals
and depreciation, reconciling fixed asset and capital accounts on a monthly basis, and managing the Assets Under Construction
(AUC) account to ensure timely capitalisation in line with company policy. The role will involve close collaboration with the
Procurement team to monitor capital expenditure and support forecasting and cash flow reporting.
In addition, the postholder will maintain and update lease schedules, ensuring they are complete, accurate and appropriately
classified. They will record right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the general ledger and work closely with Procurement to
ensure that new leases, renewals and amendments are captured promptly and accurately.
The role will also support robust financial controls and reporting, including preparing balance sheet reconciliations for capital
and lease accounts, contributing to month-end and year-end close processes, and providing analysis and commentary for management
reporting. The postholder will play a key role in supporting external audits by providing high-quality supporting documentation
and responding to audit queries as required. Throughout the role, there will be a focus on continuous improvement, with
responsibility for identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance capital and lease accounting processes.
ABOUT YOU
Essential
* A levels and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
* Studying towards or qualified in a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
* Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. D365 or similar)
* Exposure to capital accounting and/or lease portfolios
* Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
* Advanced Excel and data handling skills
* Highly organised and deadline-driven
* Analytical with strong problem-solving skills
* Proactive, positive, and committed to continuous improvement
WHY JOIN KFM?
* Work in an organisation where profits are reinvested into the NHS
* Gain specialist experience in capital and lease accounting
* Supportive environment focused on development and learning
* Opportunity to make a real difference to healthcare delivery
If you’re looking for your next role and want to work with a values driven organisation contributing to the NHS, we’d love to hear
from you!
Closing Date: Sun 25th Jan
Interview Date: Thu 5th & Fri 6th Feb
If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact us via kch-tr.kfmrecruitment@nhs.net.