NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Corporate Finance Vacancy: Capital Accountant Band 6
Term: Permanent
Directorate: Corporate Finance
Location: Fixed Assets, Caledonia House
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Salary: AFC Band 6 £43,169 - £52,603
Location - Permanent presence at Caledonia House is a requirement of this role, with initial training based at Gartnavel Hospital. Based in the west of the city, our office location is only a few minutes’ walk to regular bus and train services.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Would you like to join one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK? We operate from a wide range of property and infrastructure and use specialised equipment that delivers health services to over 1.1m people in Glasgow and Clyde our aim is to help people live healthier, longer lives – no matter who they are or where in the region they live. Help us to shape the future of healthcare in Scotland and apply to join our finance team today. With an estimated capital expenditure budget for the Board in excess of £80m in 2025/26, there is a need for high quality finance staff to support this crucial element of our business.
Benefits Which Matter
As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
· Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
· Generous NHS pension scheme
· Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
· Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
· Learning opportunities - Build a skill set and gain experiences which are a foundation for an exciting and prosperous career. Have access to Scotland’s public finance network and the mentoring, training and shadowing prospects that it offers.
· NHS discounts and more
Join Us
You’ll work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference.
· See how a complex health organisation works.
· Solve problems.
· Add value to key health services.
· Build a range of transferrable skills.
· Advise both project and senior managers
· Take on a range of responsibilities.
· Drive forward change and make an impact.
Be Different
Our success begins with you; with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde you’ll have the chance to make a real difference to frontline health services. This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally renowned healthcare organisation with a track record for innovation and strong teaching and research links. We have a varied asset portfolio ranging from large acute teaching hospitals with international connections to local clinics and health centres coupled with high value clinical & diagnostic equipment supporting first class acute, specialist and community services both locally and to patients throughout Scotland. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is on an exciting journey towards helping people live longer healthier lives. At a challenging time for the public services the capital finance team will be at the heart of reshaping how we deliver healthcare across the region for the country.
Do you fit the requirements?
We are looking for someone who is committed to working in a demanding but enjoyable role in the NHS. A small department within a large finance team we manage capital investment of all types within our sizeable asset base.
Capable of working with finance, procurement, project managers & clinical colleagues at all levels the ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to use your own initiative with excellent communication, organisational, IT and finance/ business skills.
Working closely with the Senior Capital Accountant, but reporting to the Assistant Head of Financial Services – Income, Treasury & Fixed Assets, you will be responsible for the provision of a professional financial management service to budget holders within our capital plan.
The Capital Accountant will assist the Senior Capital Accountant to lead, coordinate and develop a full accounting and reporting service on the Capital Plan and to manage,
maintain and develop an efficient and effective system of reporting spend to allow the best possible use of investment within our asset base.
You will be competent in the management of financial information, financial reporting, budgetary control processes and governance arrangements. Ideally degree/HND qualified in accountancy (or with equivalent work experience) you will have excellent IT skills, good communication skills and the ability to use initiative and deliver to strict timelines while dealing diplomatically with staff at all levels.
Candidates are encouraged to utilise the assessment section of the application to explain why they would be valuable in the position. Good applications are often specific and link past experience to the job description.
Applications to: Michael McGrory (Senior Capital Accountant)
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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