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.

This role would suit an AAT-qualified candidate or someone studying towards ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, with experience in financial accounting and a desire to develop a career in NHS capital and

technical accounting.

• Support monthly and year-end financial processes, including the preparation of working papers,

schedules, and supporting documentation for audit purposes.

• Assist with the capitalisation, enhancement, de-enhancement, and derecognition of assets,

ensuring full compliance with IFRS and NHS accounting standards.

• Prepare and maintain daily CAPEX, Assets Under Construction (AUC), and requisition trackers,

monitoring purchase orders and requisitions to ensure accurate reporting.

• Support the periodic review and accounting treatment of asset disposals, impairments, and

lease terminations.

• Monitor capital projects and liaise with colleagues in Estates, Infrastructure, Medical Physics,

IT, Charities, Procurement, and Finance to ensure correct accounting treatment and compliance

with financial procedures.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly capital monitoring reports for management,

attend relevant meetings, and action queries and requests from budget holders, including salary

and cross-charges.

• Support IFRS 16 lease accounting processes (covering buildings, medical equipment, and

transport), maintaining up-to-date lease schedules, monthly journals, liability re

measurements, and reconciliations.

• Support the Charitable Funds accounting process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and

invoice preparation.

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

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

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.

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Information Security

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Safeguarding

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.

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Records Management

Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with Trust policies and the NHS Records

Management Code of Practice (2006).

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NHS Constitution and Managerial Conduct

Uphold the values and duties set out in the NHS Constitution and, where applicable, the NHS Code

of Conduct.

This advert closes on Thursday 30 Jul 2026