Management Accountant

Powys Teaching Health Board

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

This role supports the Finance Business Partner in providing sound Financial Management services to meet the requirements of financial reporting and control within a specific service area.

To contribute to the preparation of the Health Board's annual budget setting, monthly finance internal reporting and contribute to the production of the monthly financial monitoring returns to WG.

To work unsupervised at a senior level and to use your own initiative to make decisions with only occasional reference to his/her line manager.

Take the lead role in the maintenance and development of sound financialmanagement systems and to have specialist knowledge of all aspects offinancial management within the NHS regime.

To provide strategic financial and business case advice and to analyse and interpret highly complex financial management information to provide policy direction for the Health Board within areas of expertise.

Develop plans and persuasively communicate complex financial information.

As a senior member of the Finance team the post-holder will be expected to take the lead in providing financial management support to a significant service area.

Manage staff within the Management Accounts section.

Within agreed areas of accountability, responsible for financial reporting and the provision of advice to others, for revenue budgets and the financial implications of development proposals.

Act as the liaison accountant with one or more service areas within the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

Managing the Management Accountancy team for specific service area to support the financial elements of the Health Board plans. To ensure that the staff, systems and procedures provide an effective and efficient support structure operating with honesty, integrity and professionalism.

Specific areas include Budgertary control, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Reporting, Staff management.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AC041-0425

Job locations

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys Hospital

Brecon

LD3 0LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

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

  • CCAB fully qualified participating in CPD or equivalent work-based experience

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to convey complex analytical financial information to all stakeholders
  • Ability to provide financial advice and training on the budget plan and budgetary control techniques to non-finance staff.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to challenge or negotiate with external bodies on matters which could influence the funding position of the Health Board
  • Excellent IT skills including data analysis
  • Ability to motivate others and use influencing skills.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCAB fully qualified participating in CPD or equivalent work-based experience

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to convey complex analytical financial information to all stakeholders
  • Ability to provide financial advice and training on the budget plan and budgetary control techniques to non-finance staff.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to challenge or negotiate with external bodies on matters which could influence the funding position of the Health Board
  • Excellent IT skills including data analysis
  • Ability to motivate others and use influencing skills.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys Hospital

Brecon

LD3 0LY


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys Hospital

Brecon

LD3 0LY


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Business Partner

Peter Richards

peter.richards@wales.nhs.uk

07501084199

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AC041-0425

Job locations

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys Hospital

Brecon

LD3 0LY


Supporting documents

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