Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Dewi Sant
Town: Pontypridd
Salary: £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/12/2024 23:59
Capital Accountant
Band 7
We provide healthcare services to people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough areas, serving a population of around 450,000. Our vision is to care for our communities and patients by preventing ill-health, promoting better health, providing excellent services and reducing the need for inpatient care wherever possible through the provision of strengthened home, primary and community care.
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Job overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the functions, performance and staff within the Capital Section, supporting the creation of a sound control environment for the UHB’s financial processes. The post holder will be the operational lead specialist on the financial management of the Health Board’s Capital Programme and Capital Charges, and in the accounting for its Fixed Assets.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for the accounting treatment of capital investment by CTM UHB.
* Reporting financial performance of Capital schemes.
* System expert for the asset registers.
* Supporting colleagues across the UHB with capital queries.
* Accounting for donations and grants of capital from charities.
* Responsibility for VAT accounting and reclaim.
* Preparing non cash requests for government, forecasting depreciation and impairment costs.
* Working with treasury to manage cash requirements.
* Supporting the annual accounts process and preparation of statutory accounts.
* Working with Auditors internal and external.
* Liaising with District valuer on housekeeping valuations and the 5 yearly valuation of the whole estate.
* Line management of the Capital Finance Officer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The following sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the post holder. The list is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out tasks or responsibilities not listed, but which are appropriate to the banding of the role.
Capital Programme
* Operational lead on the financial management of the Health Board’s Capital Programme.
* Provide expert financial input into production of Business Justification Cases, Outline Business Cases and Full Business Cases.
* Monitor all capital spend and achievement against the Health Board’s Capital Resource Limit (CRL) Target.
* Liaise closely with VAT advisors and HMRC on the VAT implications of capital schemes.
* Provide financial support to the Capital Planning and Estates team on capital issues.
Accounting for Capital Assets
* Operational lead for the accounting of fixed assets and capital charges within the Health Board.
* Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on accounting for capital assets.
* Operational lead on accurate and timely completion and submission of capital charge estimates.
* Liaise with Internal and External Auditors.
* Ensure systems for maintaining asset registers and calculating capital charges are fit for purpose.
Staff Management
* Line manager for staff, including the management of leave and sickness.
* Setting objectives and monitoring how those objectives are being met.
* Responsible for performance management of staff.
* Ensure that staff are working to core competencies.
* Ensure all appropriate Health and Safety requirements are observed within the Capital team.
Person specification
* Qualified Accountant
* Experience in Financial Accounting
* Comprehensive knowledge of financial management and accounting standards
* Experience of writing reports on technical finance issues.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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