Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working - 2 days in office)
- Job ref
- 421-CORP-4056R
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trust HQ, Harrogate District Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Capital Accountant
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for an experienced (Job Title insert here).
We are Level 2 accredited One NHS Finance employer. We are committed to equality, fairness, and respect; building a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuality and diversity are celebrated, and everyone feels valued for their unique skills and contributions.
The Capital Accountant is a key member of the Financial Accounts team, responsible for supporting the effective financial management, accounting and reporting of the Trust’s capital programme and fixed assets. The role provides specialist capital accounting advice, supports capital planning and forecasting, and ensures compliance with NHS accounting requirements and Trust financial policies. This is a developmental Band 6/7 role, with progression to Band 7 following achievement of the agreed professional and capability requirements and assumption of the full Band 7 responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Coordinate and monitor the Trust’s annual and multi-year capital programme, including expenditure, forecasts, funding and CDEL.
- Maintain accurate capital accounting records and the fixed asset register, ensuring appropriate accounting for additions, disposals, depreciation, impairments and revaluations.
- Support and, at Band 7, lead the capital elements of month-end, year-end accounts, capital planning and audit requirements.
- Provide specialist advice to budget holders, project managers and senior finance colleagues on capital accounting, investment and funding issues.
- Analyse complex financial information, identify risks and variances, and provide clear recommendations to support decision-making.
- Develop and improve capital accounting processes, controls, reporting tools and guidance.
- Support, supervise and develop the Assistant Capital Accountant and other colleagues as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Zamiteas on [email protected]
Person specification
Education/Qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- CCAB qualification (Part Qualified/Qualified)
Desirable criteria
- CCAB qualification (Qualified)
Knowledge/Skills/aptitude
Essential criteria
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting, fixed assets and capital processes
- Ability to analyse complex datasets, investigate variances and reconcile conflicting information
- Ability to make evidence-based recommendations and exercise professional judgement
- Advanced Excel skills and competent use of financial ledger and fixed asset systems
- Experience of Oracle, Power BI, Power Query or automation/reporting tools
- Ability to support, train and review the work of junior colleagues
Desirable criteria
- In-depth knowledge of NHS capital accounting, CDEL, funding and relevant national accounting guidance
- Specialist training in capital investment, business cases, leases, valuation or project appraisal
- Ability to design and improve reporting tools, processes and financial controls
- Experience supervising staff, allocating work and supporting performance and development
Experience – quality, type and level relevant to post
Essential criteria
- Relevant financial accounting experience, including monthly reporting, reconciliations, fixed assets and audit support
- Experience analysing complex financial data and advising budget holders
- Experience within an NHS provider, group or subsidiary environment
- Experience of business cases, valuations, impairments and IFRS 16
Desirable criteria
- Significant experience leading capital accounting, capital planning and year-end reporting
- Experience resolving complex audit or accounting matters and advising senior stakeholders
- Experience leading process or financial control improvements
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to finance and non-finance colleagues
- Ability to constructively challenge, negotiate and influence stakeholders
- Ability to work independently within delegated authority and manage competing priorities
- Flexible approach to meeting monthly and annual reporting deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Ability to provide authoritative specialist advice and present recommendations credibly to senior stakeholders
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kim Zamiteas
- Job title
- Financial Controller
- Email address
- [email protected]
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