Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities finance team on a permanent basis.The successful post holder will be qualified with AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualifications. The role requires someone who is a strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills.
Working within the Management Accounting Finance Team will give the successful post holder experience and knowledge in numerous areas within Finance such as:
- Understanding budgetary, cost and income control;
- Providing financial advice and support to the operational managers;
- Highlighting financial risks or identifying savings opportunities;
- Investigating financial variances;
The Finance Department is committed to personal development and training, with the potential for support towards studying for professional Accountancy Qualifications.
This is a great opportunity for those looking 'to advance' their finance career, as well as gaining a wider understandingand experience ofthe management of NHS services.
This is a Pan North Wales Service so remote / hybrid working is available with the option to be office based in either Wrexham or Bangor.
If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Works within the Management Accounting Finance Team, providing professional assistance and financial advice and support to managers, and undertakes investigation into complex financial variances and analysis, suggesting relevant corrective action to Health Board managers as necessary.
To provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial management information within tight financial time-scales and ensure that work is completed in compliance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and Scheme of Delegation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.
The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification
- Finance / Accounting degree, or proven ability to work at degree level
- Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within an NHS finance environment
- Experience of computerised financial managements systems and controls
- Significant experience of budget setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action
- Experience of NHS accounting, including reconciliations, controls and VAT rules and guidelines
- Experience of dealing with external agencies and dealing with Audit queries and responses
Skills
Essential
- The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines.
- Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC-based office applications.
- The ability to work as part of a team, achieving a corporate objective.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff
- The ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies and handle any problems as they arise.
- Ability to exercise judgement and control.
Desirable
- The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it effects the area of work
- Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Ring-fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team
- The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly
- To work corporately within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification
- Finance / Accounting degree, or proven ability to work at degree level
- Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within an NHS finance environment
- Experience of computerised financial managements systems and controls
- Significant experience of budget setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action
- Experience of NHS accounting, including reconciliations, controls and VAT rules and guidelines
- Experience of dealing with external agencies and dealing with Audit queries and responses
Skills
Essential
- The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines.
- Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC-based office applications.
- The ability to work as part of a team, achieving a corporate objective.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff
- The ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies and handle any problems as they arise.
- Ability to exercise judgement and control.
Desirable
- The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it effects the area of work
- Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Ring-fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team
- The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly
- To work corporately within a team
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
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).
