Capital Accounting Assistant

 Job summary

 The post holder will support the Capital and Financial Accounting team in carrying out a range of financial accounting duties including IFRS 16 accounting to ensure that the capital fund and general ledger is accounted for promptly and accurately in line with Standing Financial Instructions.

This will involve inputting information to financial systems and spreadsheets, reconciliation of the Trust bank accounts and other appropriate balance sheets, assisting with the preparation of reports and year-end processes and completing the Trust VAT returns,

The post holder will be the main reference point for day-to-day administrative duties and queries in relation to financial accounting and the capital fund.

Location: Swindon

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates:

• Band 4 Up to £13.70 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
• Band 5 Up to £17.00 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm 

Sector: Healthcare 

Based: Office / Hospital 

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for secure handling, recording, and banking of the Trusts income from a variety of sources to ensure all financial timetables are met.
• Accurately receipt income received directly into the Trusts bank accounts, identifying errors and discrepancies and initiating corrective action.
• Assist with the production of monthly VAT returns and supporting analysis to ensure that VAT is reclaimed appropriately.
• Record items on the losses and compensation payment register accurately; assist with the monthly and annual reconciliation and returns to ensure that the items reflects a true representation of the Trust position.
• Carry out financial control account reconciliations in line with the monthly timetable (this includes net payroll, bank, tax & NI and salary recharge control accounts). Investigate any errors and escalate those that cannot be resolved easily to senior members of the team.
• Work with the Financial and Capital team to reconcile and prepare monthly reports on creditors and debtors in accordance with agreed timetables.
• Assist in the production of capital expenditure reports on a monthly basis in accordance with the Trust's agreed timetables and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with the management of the Fixed Asset Register entering capital financial transactions (additions, transfers, disposals, revaluations and depreciation) in a timely and accurate manner.