Group Capital Accountant | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated accountant to join our Group Capital Accounting Team. As a Group Capital Accountant, you will support the delivery of high-quality capital financial reporting across the GESH Hospital Group. The role offers exposure to a wide range of areas including capital expenditure, fixed assets, IFRS 16 lease accounting, charitable funds, statutory reporting, and large scale capital projects. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Estates, IT, Procurement and operational teams to ensure accurate accounting, robust financial governance, and compliance with NHS and IFRS accounting standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing journals and reconciliations, maintaining asset records, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and assisting with capital monitoring and audit requirements.
• Assisting with the capitalisation, enhancement, de-enhancement, and derecognition of assets, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and NHS accounting standards.
• Preparing and maintaining daily CAPEX, Assets Under Construction (AUC), and requisition trackers, monitoring purchase orders and requisitions to ensure accurate reporting.
• Supporting the periodic review and accounting treatment of asset disposals, impairments, and lease terminations.
• Monitoring capital projects and liaising with colleagues in Estates, Infrastructure, Medical Physics, IT, Charities, Procurement, and Finance to ensure correct accounting treatment and compliance with financial procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly capital monitoring reports for management, attending relevant meetings, and actioning queries and requests from budget holders, including salary and cross-charges.
• Supporting the IFRS 16 lease accounting processes (covering buildings, medical equipment, and transport), maintaining up-to-date lease schedules, monthly journals, liability remeasurements, and reconciliations.
• Supporting the Charitable Funds accounting process, including reconciliations and journal entries.

For further information on the main duties of the role please refer to the attached Job Description.

At GESH we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Information Governance
Maintain strict confidentiality in line with the Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice, the Data Protection Act, and the Trust’s policies. Information about patients, staff, or Trust business must only be shared with authorised individuals. Comply with the Trust’s Information Security Policy covering the use of all electronic systems, software, and data. Breaches may result in disciplinary or legal action.

Health and Safety
Take reasonable care of your own health, safety, and welfare, and that of others. Follow Trust policies at all times when on duty, including when working on or off-site.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Promote equality and treat all patients, colleagues, and stakeholders with fairness, dignity, and respect, in accordance with Trust policy and legislation.

Risk Management and Governance
Identify and report incidents, near misses, and risks. Contribute to continuous improvement through compliance with the Trust’s corporate and clinical governance frameworks.

Infection Prevention and Control
Adhere to the Trust’s infection control policies, maintain good hand hygiene, and attend mandatory training to help reduce healthcare-associated infections. Be alert to and report any concerns about the safety or welfare of children, young people, or vulnerable adults, following the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and training requirements.

Commitment to Care and Professional Conduct
Place patients at the centre of your work, demonstrating compassion, respect, and professionalism in all interactions. Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with Trust policies and the NHS Records Management Code of Practice (2006).

NHS Constitution and Managerial Conduct
Uphold the values and duties set out in the NHS Constitution and, where applicable, the NHS Code of Conduct.