Barchester's Capital Team are recruiting a Capital Assistant to our Inverness office. In this varied role you will assist with the day-to-day accounting and reporting of capital expenditure across our portfolio of 240 care homes and hospitals, ensuring the timely processing and review of capex and major revenue requests. Day to day responsibilities will include monitoring expenditure against budgets, ensuring the smooth running of the capex approval processes, and the timely payment of capital invoices, among other responsibilities.
NEED TO HAVE:
Basic understanding of accounts and accounting systems
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proven ability to work to deadlines
NEED TO DO:
Assist with the processing of capital and major revenue requests
Recording and monitoring requests accurately in the appropriate budgets
Monitoring the progress of capex and major revenue requests in the capex system to ensure that they progress thought the correct steps in the process.
Timely and accurate processing of capital invoices into the accounting system, ensuring appropriate authorisations and checks have been received
Dealing with supplier queries
Reconciliation of capital supplier statements
Assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of various equipment registers
Filing of all relevant documentation
Preparation of information for Capex committee
Barchester are the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019 and 2020. If you are looking for a new role where your contribution to supporting the provision of exceptional care will be recognised, this is an extremely rewarding opportunity.
Our Staff
Barchester is all about doing things a little bit differently. Our unique approach to the care sector sets us apart, so to make things happen our people need to be a little bit different too.
Our residents, patients and their families expect great services, so our professional and dedicated team of specialists actively recruits people who are focused on continually improving the quality of life for the people in our care, to achieve our ambition of Barchester as the leading provider of care services.
Celebrating Success
Celebrating Success is our sector-leading employee recognition programme, which is designed to recognise all staff who work hard to help our homes and hospitals meet the high-quality care and business standards we set ourselves and allows staff to share in the success of the business.
In addition, throughout the year there are a number of opportunities, such as Employee of the Month and the Barchester Care Awards, which recognises our committed people across the business for a job very well done.
We provide one of the best rewards packages in the care sector and offer a competitive salary and impressive benefits.
We value our employees
Our people are as diverse and as individual as our residents and patients. We promote equal opportunities and encourage all our employees to treat one another and those we care for with honesty and respect. We aim to create a family environment in all our homes, hospitals and offices.
We are focused on providing equal opportunities to prospective and existing employees at Barchester and display the Disability Confident logo with pride.
Learning about why Barchester is unique within the care sector is central to our induction programme. Our new staff receive a comprehensive overview of all elements of our business so they can feel confident in fulfilling their role and contributing to our vision.
Professional Development
The learning doesn’t stop there. Our people have opportunities throughout their Barchester career; from refreshing their knowledge and learning new skills, to continuing their personal and professional development.
We also actively encourage our people to review their performance and develop their role at Barchester by using our bi-annual Performance Development Plan. Many of our people have exceeded their aspirations in successfully completing externally accredited qualifications.
There are no limits to how far our people can progress their career at Barchester.