FAQs
What qualifications are required for the Capital Accountant position?
The Capital Accountant must be CCAB or CIMA qualified with a strong background in capital accounting.
What are the main duties of the Capital Accountant?
The main duties include monitoring and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring capital planning and monitoring is completed on time, compiling the Trust’s monthly VAT balance sheet reconciliation, preparing reports for the Capital Planning Group and local Integrated Care Board, and maintaining an accurate list of leases and managed services contracts in line with IFRS 16 accounting.
Where is the Finance Directorate located?
The Finance Directorate operates from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal.
How many members are in the Financial Services department?
The Financial Services department has a total of 12 members of staff.
What is the expected work model for the Capital Accountant?
The expected work model is hybrid, with all staff required to be in the office a minimum of two days per week.
Who will the Capital Accountant report to?
The Capital Accountant will provide support and assistance to the Assistant Director of Finance – Financial Services and the Assistant Director of Finance – Financial Planning.
How can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding the position?
You can contact Sharon Taylor, the Deputy Head of Financial Services, via email at sharon.taylor@mbht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01524 516397.
Is there an opportunity to transition into other roles within the Finance Directorate?
While the job description does not specify internal mobility, working in a department with 12 members may provide opportunities for collaboration and networking that could lead to other roles within the Finance Directorate.
What kind of services do the main hospitals provide?
The main hospitals provide a range of General Hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, various Consultant-led services, planned care, outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery, as well as local outreach services and diagnostics from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.