Job Description

As Capital Accountant you will be a key member of the Financial Services management team and have specific responsibility for the management, maintenance and development of the Trust's short, medium and long-term Capital programme and Capital accounting requirements, playing a key role in the monthly and annual reporting requirements of the Trust.
You will be part of a friendly and well-respected finance team that offer advice and support to Colleagues across the organisation.
The Financial Services Management Team (FMST) is responsible for the delivery of financial systems to the trust and its stakeholders, statutory accounts, submission of various regular reporting requirements and many other functions.
There are many benefits to joining the Team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust including generous annual leave allowance, access to salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements as well as dedicated health and wellbeing support.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will manage all aspects of the Trusts Capital accounting function. Attend meetings and offer expert advice to colleagues and key stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation.
You will ensure that financial records and systems are appropriately maintained in accordance with guidance and current accounting standards.
Advising on and implementing improvements and changes ensuring compliance is maintained at all times.
You will lead in Capital planning, forecasting and reporting on the Trusts Capital schemes and prepare timely and accurate financial information for inclusion in various committee papers and inform decision making.
For a full listing of the responsibilities of the role please refer to the
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CS2799-EB
Job locations
Sceptre Point
Preston
PR5 6AW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with evidence of current membership
• Evidence of undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience at a senior level in financial accounts, including experience of final accounts, capital and asset management
• Experience of problem solving and meeting tight deadlines in a challenging environment.
• Advanced IT skills including spreadsheet, word and database

Experience
Essential

• Detailed knowledge of current financial issues and practice
• In depth knowledge of NHS Finance Policies and Guidance
• Up to date knowledge of developments in the NHS
• Demonstrable detailed knowledge of technical accounting issues

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant with evidence of current membership
• Evidence of undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience at a senior level in financial accounts, including experience of final accounts, capital and asset management
• Experience of problem solving and meeting tight deadlines in a challenging environment.
• Advanced IT skills including spreadsheet, word and database

Experience
Essential

• Detailed knowledge of current financial issues and practice
• In depth knowledge of NHS Finance Policies and Guidance
• Up to date knowledge of developments in the NHS
• Demonstrable detailed knowledge of technical accounting issues

Skills Required