Job summary AAT qualified or part qualified CCAB, the post holder will be responsible for maintaining the capital accounting records, control accounts, technical accounting expertise, monthly journals and other financial tasks including assisting the Senior Technical Accountant with month and year end.They will also play a key role in modelling the behaviours outlined in the Trust values. Main duties of the job Maintain on a monthly basis the capital additions spreadsheet Maintain the summary cost sheet for large capital projects Prepare quarterly capital additions figures to update asset register Ensure VAT is recovered where appropriate on capital expenditure (liaise with external consultants and HMRC as necessary) Prepare year end capital schedules for inclusion in the year end accounts Ensure the asset register is reflecting assets correctly Raise and post annual indexation and monthly depreciation journal Maintain a reconciliation of the revaluation reserve account. Reconcile the asset register back to the figures held in the general ledger Prepare balance sheet control accounts on a monthly basis and raise journal corrections as necessary. The control account includes various creditor, debtor and payroll accounts. Act as the main liaison between the Trust and VAT external support Continually review procedures and controls relevant to own role, and managed areas Support and work closely with the Senior Technical Accountant on producing the year end accounts specifically relating to Payables To directly manage and support staff development within the Financial Services Department About us Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality. The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview. For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 175-2526-1-FI1192 Job locations Kingfisher House, Huntingdon Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park Huntingdon Cambridge PE29 6FH Royal Papworth Hospital Papworth Road Cambridge Bio Medical Campus Cambridge CB2 0AY Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role. Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB Qualified or part qualified Experience Essential Expert knowledge of Financial Services, NHS & NHS Foundation Trust financial regimes, financial and non-financial aspects of NHS legislation An advanced practical knowledge of NHS legislation & policies (e.g. FTARM and underpinning accounting policies) and legislative and accounting requirements Additional specialist knowledge on accounting for VAT as it relates to the Trust Previous experience in a role within financial services Experience of staff management Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including word, outlook and excel The ability to communicate information to colleagues other hospital staff and individuals outside of the organisation in a confident and professional manner The ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage Demonstrate proficient written communication skills Be proactive in organising, prioritising and adjusting own workload in relation to the priorities of the department on a daily basis Strong analytical and judgmental skills Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources Able to motivate a team Additional Criteria Essential Evidence ability to uphold the Trusts values Compassion Excellence Collaboration Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security Supportive of equality and values diversity Desirable Ability and willingness to travel between two sites Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB Qualified or part qualified Experience Essential Expert knowledge of Financial Services, NHS & NHS Foundation Trust financial regimes, financial and non-financial aspects of NHS legislation An advanced practical knowledge of NHS legislation & policies (e.g. FTARM and underpinning accounting policies) and legislative and accounting requirements Additional specialist knowledge on accounting for VAT as it relates to the Trust Previous experience in a role within financial services Experience of staff management Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including word, outlook and excel The ability to communicate information to colleagues other hospital staff and individuals outside of the organisation in a confident and professional manner The ability to pay close attention to detail in written and electronic communication and information storage Demonstrate proficient written communication skills Be proactive in organising, prioritising and adjusting own workload in relation to the priorities of the department on a daily basis Strong analytical and judgmental skills Demonstrates personal duty of care in relation to the safe use of equipment and other resources Able to motivate a team Additional Criteria Essential Evidence ability to uphold the Trusts values Compassion Excellence Collaboration Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security Supportive of equality and values diversity Desirable Ability and willingness to travel between two sites 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingfisher House, Huntingdon Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park Huntingdon Cambridge PE29 6FH Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingfisher House, Huntingdon Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park Huntingdon Cambridge PE29 6FH Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab). Location : Kingfisher House, Huntingdon, Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, PE29 6FH Huntingdon, Cambridge, United Kingdom