Capital Accountant (Sponsorship Available) at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Capital Accountant.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is a Level 2 accredited One NHS Finance employer. The Trust is 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.

Job Details

• Employer: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

• Job Title: Capital Accountant

• Location: United Kingdom

• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

• Job Type: Full-time

• Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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.

About Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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.

HDFT provides outstanding care to both patients and staff and values 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!

Staff Benefits

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust offers colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.

• Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, the Trust recognises achievements with its Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.

• Employee Support and wellbeing – a wide range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Important Information

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if the Trust reaches a sufficient number of applications.

• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Applicants should ensure the role they are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting an application.

• The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job Description

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

For any questions, please contact:

Contact: Kim Zamiteas

Email: kim.zamiteas@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education, Qualification and Training

Essential

– CCAB qualification (Part Qualified/Qualified).

Desirable

– CCAB qualification (Qualified).

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

– Ability to provide authoritative specialist advice and present recommendations credibly to senior stakeholders.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

How to Apply

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