Finance Business Partner – Capital & Lease Accounting

Job summaryEPUT is seeking two dynamic and experienced Finance Business Partners - Capital Accountants to join the Finance Directorate. These pivotal roles offer an exciting opportunity to support the management of the Trust's capital programme and contribute to the modernisation of healthcare delivery.The successful candidates will work closely with Estates, Digital and clinical budget holders to support the effective delivery of the Trust capital programmes, including the Estates Strategy, Unified Electronic Patient Record Programme (UEPR), and other strategic capital developments.Key responsibilities include managing the fixed asset register, asset capitalisation, depreciation, disposals and lease accounting, alongside capital month-end and internal and external reporting.Please don't submit another application for this role, if you have previous appliedMain duties of the jobMaintain the integrity of the capital financial systems within the Trust, to develop financial policies and practices as required, and liaise with external and internal audit and counter-fraud.You will lead capital month-end reporting, delivering timely and accurate reports, and manage internal and external reporting of capital financials.Maintain an accurate and up to date asset register, monitor expenditure on all capital schemes, manage depreciation journals and reconcile the asset register on a regular basis.Managing reports on the capital costs associated with the implementation of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme.Support implementation of the Trust's estate strategy to achieve current and future operational goals.To support the Head of Finance - Capital & Strategy to ensure that the financial and other systems of the Trust meet all statutory requirements, through the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures (including Standing Financial Instructions) and through appropriate audit and control.Your strong analytical skills will be crucial in optimising capital investments.About usEPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;Season Ticket LoansNHS discounts for staffExcellent Training facilities and opportunitiesBuying and Selling annual leave schemeThe opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areasSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to WorkDay One Flexible EmployerThe Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employmentJoin our Staff bankWhat is Staff Bank?Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary

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57,528 to 64,750 a year

per annum

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number364-B-375-AJob locationsThameside HouseGrays, EssexRM16 2PXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee attached Job Description and Person Spec for details of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
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Short listing

EssentialApplication evidences relevant experienceDesirableApplication evidences proven track record

Meets essential criteria

EssentialRelevant QualificationsRelevant experienceDesirableMeet majority of essential criteria

Is appointable at interview

EssentialAble to perform well at interviewDesirableAble to perform well at interviewDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressThameside HouseGrays, EssexRM16 2PXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressThameside HouseGrays, EssexRM16 2PXUnited KingdomEmployer's website