Non Clinical - Assistant Financial Accountant (Capital and Treasury Management)

  • Department Financial Accounts Department
  • Salary £31,049.00 – £37,796 per annum
  • Closing Date 06/02/2026
  • Location Shrewsbury Business Park
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
  • Job ref 223-ACT-114
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 12 month secondment
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

INTERNAL VACANCY

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment within the Capital and Treasury Management team. It is possible that the secondment could be extended in future to 24 months in total.

The duties of this role include monitoring of commitments and expenditure in respect of the Trust’s capital programme (including Lease Accounting under IFRS 16) to ensure that the Trust does not overspend against its Capital Resource Limit, and maintaining a computerised database of the Trust’s fixed assets.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring maintenance of the Trust’s cashbook and monthly bank account reconciliations and support the Financial Accountant in the Trust’s cashflow processes.

Main duties of the job

Including but not limited to:

  • Assisting the Financial Accountant with the on-going monitoring of all commitments and monthly reconciliation of expenditure in respect of the Trust’s approved capital programme.
  • Assisting the Financial Accountant with the on-going monitoring of all movements and monthly reconciliation of expenditure in respect of the Trust’s leases.
  • Maintenance of the Trust’s computerised Fixed Asset database to include the accurate posting of additions, disposals, revaluations and lease adjustments; ensuring all capital expenditure is recorded correctly and in accordance with the Department of Health and Social Care Group (DHSC) Accounting Manual.
  • To assist with the Trust’s year-end routines and provide financial information for the Annual Accounts as required.
  • Assist the Financial Accountant in the Trust’s cashflow processes, including forecasting future cash flows to ensure adequate sums are available to meet financial commitments and to optimise return on cash balances.
  • Reconciliation between General Ledger and Fixed Asset Register on a monthly basis, identifying variances and seeking to resolve accordingly.
  • Ensure full audit trail is maintained for all new additions entered onto Asset Register.
  • Maintaining an effective working relationship with other individuals of Finance, other officers of the Trust and members of the public.

Working for your organisation

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Pack.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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