Capital Accountant, Band 8a

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work in an ambitious team to help deliver an exciting yet challenging £60m Capital Programme for the Trust.

This post will work with the Project Accountant and manage others in the project accounts team to deliver financial support to key Trust capital projects, the development of the long-term capital financial plan and to undertake financial reporting in respect of capital assets.

We are seeking someone who will work with the Project Accountant in shaping the vision shared by the Director of Finance in growing and developing the financial support for projects at the Trust in order to set a benchmark to which other NHS organisations will aspire.

If you have energy, positivity and motivation as well as experience of capital financial management and accounting standards then you could well be suited for this role within a very welcoming and supportive finance team and we would be delighted to receive your application.

Main duties of the job

This role will be responsible for financial and non-financial reporting of the capital position, this will include business case production as well as reporting and forecasting the financial impact of major projects within the monthly reporting cycle.

You will lead the annual and long-term planning processes as well as all aspects of completion of the Trust's Annual Accounts related to capital ensuring that accurate and detailed working papers are maintained for audit.

The post holder will manage and report on the fixed asset position of the Trust to include maintenance and reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Register and Lease Register used for IFRS16 reporting ensuring that these reflect the assets and lease liabilities of the Trust. You will also organise revaluation exercises per DHSC guidance. The post holder will deputise for the Project Accountant in key meetings as required.

About us

The Project Accounts team have developed a strong 'work together' mindset over a number of years. There are plenty of varying challenges that come our way and the close working ethic within the team allows us to tackle them all with great success, building resilience and career defining experience to take us forward stronger as a team and in our individual careers.

The Finance department are well led with strength and compassion and this allows us to achieve great results whilst keeping our wellbeing intact.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0462

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

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