Jobs, fresher vacancy - Capital Accountant • Inverness

Company: Barchester Healthcare

Inverness

Barchester Healthcare has a fantastic opportunity for a Capital Accountant to join our Finance team and work closely alongside our existing Capital Accountant. Together, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information relating to our Group capital expenditure. This is a collaborative role where you'll partner to manage our CapEx processes, maintain strong financial controls, and support major capital projects across the organisation. About the Role As part of a small, specialist capital finance function, you will share responsibility for the co-ordination and control of capital expenditure reporting. Working side-by-side with the current Capital Accountant, you'll ensure the smooth running of the CapEx approval process, maintain the Fixed Asset Registers, and support the financial management of new developments and major projects. You'll also contribute to weekly and monthly reporting for operational teams, statutory reporting, and work jointly on preparing information for external auditors, tax teams and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the Barchester CapEx approval system and support the Capital TeamMaintain strong financial controls for capital expenditure paymentsManage the Group Fixed Asset Registers, including disposals and motor vehicle capitalisationPrepare Fixed Asset Grids and fixed asset disclosures for statutory accountsProvide financial management for major capital projects and new developmentsOversee the preparation of Group capital budgetsProduce weekly capital budget reports and monthly Capital & Development ReportsChair or support CapEx Committee meetingsLiaise with external auditors, tax teams, and complete National Statistics Returns About youACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualifiedA highly organised and detail-focused finance professionalStrong experience in capital accounting or fixed asset managementExcellent stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environmentA proactive attitude and confidence working with senior leaders Why Join Barchester? You'll be part of a respected and well-established Finance team within one of the UK's leading care providers. We offer excellent development opportunities, a collaborativeworking culture and the chance to make a meaningful impact across a large and diverse organisation.