Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust • Truro TR1 3LJ
About this role
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We are looking for an AAT Level 4 Qualified Accountant who wants to make a difference to the health services in Cornwall.
This exciting role will support our Capital & Business Case Team in monitoring financial performance Royal Cornwall Hospitals’ capital programme; supporting budget holders successfully deliver investment in our hospitals by providing financial advice. The role provides a great development opportunity which combines elements of both management and financial accounting across a wide variety of projects.
You will bring excellent financial management skills and will have experience of working in teams to deliver successful and measurable outcomes. With good negotiation skills and leadership skills, you will have the ability to help deliver change and improvements across numerous work streams.
We have a fantastic variety of investment work progressing at our hospitals including our New Women & Children’s Hospital and Electronic Patient Record which will stretch you professionally and ensure you have a rewarding workplace experience. You will be an important part of a committed and high performing finance team, as well as partnering with clinical and operational colleagues.
If you are interested in the role, we’d really like to hear from you. You are welcome to get in touch with our colleagues listed below:
In conjunction with the Deputy Finance Manager, the post holder is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of budget performance of project managers and budget holders across our Capital Programme.
They will support budget holders with financial information in order to aid decision making and be good at providing financial guidance to individuals who do not have accountancy backgrounds.
They will be responsible for completion of financial statements and notes to RCHT's annual accounts relating to capital expenditure and RCHT's non-current assets and therefore have a good knowledge of capital accounting.
Their role will include maintenance of RCHT's fixed asset register, ensuring that all of our non-current assets are correctly accounted for and budgetary implications of changes to non-current assets are reported to the Financial Accountant.
They will be responsible for completion of monthly budget monitoring reports and support monthly budget monitoring meetings in order to ensure successful budget performance reporting and aid in the delivery of RCHT's capital programme to within our Capital Departmental Expenditure Limit.
The Finance department has a friendly and supportive culture and are mainly home based but work from the office at least one day each week. As a new starter you will mostly be office based for the first three months as this seems to be the most effective way to provide support, but this will be dependent on the role and your circumstances.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified personsirrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
The role is currently full time at 37.5 hours per week but please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
If you need support with the application or interview process, please contact us to discuss how we can help.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026