Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Finance Team of Public Health Wales resulting in an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive individual to join the Trust as Senior Finance Assistant (Capital and Financial Management Support), supporting the NHS Executive, which is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will prepare and provide accurate monthly Financial Management reports in accordance with the reporting timetable. This will include preparation of expenditure and budget journals, variance analysis, trend analysis and forecasting to support the Senior Finance Partner in their role and also financial monitoring of NHS Executive's Capital allocation.
In addition, the post holder will support the Senior Finance Partner in any costings, attend and fully participate in budget holder meetings and continually improve the Financial Management Support Team.
You will also provide support to budget setting and the year-end accounts process to ensure the accurate and timely closure of Public Health Wales financial accounts.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
You will ideally be AAT qualified or hold a Finance/Accountancy degree with experience of working in an accounting environment. Previous NHS experience would be advantageous.
Candidates must possess excellent communication, organisational and IT skills and be able to work to defined deadlines.
The office base will be CQ2 with the expectation of hybrid working, appropriate equipment will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
You will ideally be AAT qualified or hold a Finance/Accountancy degree with experience of working in an accounting environment. Previous NHS experience would be advantageous.
Candidates must possess excellent communication, organisational and IT skills and be able to work to defined deadlines.
The office base will be CQ2 with the expectation of hybrid working, appropriate equipment will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT degree in Accountancy/Finance and Business or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a large complex organisation
- Experience of working with non financial senior managers.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS in a financial environment
- Costing and business case costings.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including experience in all Microsoft applications
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to work on multiple complex tasks, working to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Desirable
- Knowledge of the financial Oracle system.
- An appreciation of NHS financial accounting.
Other
Essential
- Methodical and organised approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT degree in Accountancy/Finance and Business or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a large complex organisation
- Experience of working with non financial senior managers.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS in a financial environment
- Costing and business case costings.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills, including experience in all Microsoft applications
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to work on multiple complex tasks, working to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Desirable
- Knowledge of the financial Oracle system.
- An appreciation of NHS financial accounting.
Other
Essential
- Methodical and organised approach to work
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.
Applications 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).
Additional information
Applications 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).
