Job summary

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, the Capital Accountant will be responsible for the completion of routine monthly and quarterly capital accounting reports for the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will complete the capital schedules for inclusion in quarterly monitoring returns and year end accounts. These will be presented with full supporting papers for review by the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller.

To ensure that the monthly accounting timetable is successfully completed to timescale in respect of capital and VAT tasks.

The post will act as a point of reference for both Internal and External Audit staff to allow for smooth and rapid completion of audit reports and information requests.

Assist in the production of the Annual Report and Summary Financial Statements as required.

Details

• Date posted: 08 October 2026
• Closing date: 22 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Inclusive of HCAS,
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 273-DC-8306660
• Job locations: City Road, London, EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Completion of capital schedules within statutory financial returns such as Annual Accounts and Summarisation Schedules, for review by the Working Capital & Treasury Manager, Financial Controller and Deputy Finance Director.
• Completion of monthly VAT returns for submission to HMRC following review by the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller.
• Complete schedules for inclusion in the monthly Board Report.
• Take a supporting role across the Trust regarding financial advice as it relates to capital and VAT matters and advise of the impact of accounting policy changes in both areas.
• Responsible for the production and implementation of effective, accurate and timely financial reporting, project planning, and project monitoring.
• Ensure that a robust and compliant system of capital accounting is always maintained across all ledgers and departments.

Please see job description for further details of the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Education & Qualifications First degree or equivalent
• The post holder must be a fully qualified member of a CCAB body or studying towards such a qualification and be actively undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough experience and up to date knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and internal financial controls as they relate to capital and taxation.
• Extensive knowledge of VAT regulations.

Experience

Essential

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Use of Fixed Asset Register

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Employer details

• Employer name: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: City Road, London, EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us