Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The Financial Accountant is a senior finance professional within DHCW. They will be responsible for leading and developing the accounting functions of DHCW, including the Accounts Receivable, VAT and Treasury Management Functions. They will ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective service and will develop these functions to be best in class, which will assist the Finance Department to achieve its target of full assurance in its core financial systems audits of these functions. The post holder will also assist the Financial Services Manager and Head of Financial Services and Reporting in leading the organisation on all technical aspects of accounting ensuring that the financial reporting standards are interpreted and are fully met in order to assist with the production of the Trust's Statutory Annual Accounts and all statutory, monthly and annual returns. This role provides direct support to the Financial Services Manager and Head of Financial Services and Reporting in the delivery of financial accounting services and will deputise in their absence. The post will also be required to provide support to other roles within the DHCW wide Finance team, as necessary.
Main duties of the job
- Co-ordinate and assist with the production and completion of DHCW Annual Accounts, associated working papers and financial returns.
- Support with DHCW's external auditors in their Final Accounts audit.
- Support the Head of Financial Services & Reporting to ensure that the Trust are aware of any new or changes to any IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) or any other statutory changes, assessing their impact and sharing knowledge / training with relevant staff.
- Produce/manage the production of monthly reconciliation and reports with regards to suspense and Balance sheet codes.
- Deputise for the Financial Services & Accounting Manager when required, including attendance at NHS Wales-wide meetings, for example Technical Accounting Group (TAG).
- Be a key point of contact for Internal and External Auditors, leading on the production of information for them and resolving queries. This will include regular and ad hoc audits on core financial systems, capital, and year end queries on the financial statements.
- Lead a comprehensive review of the Trust Trial Balance and Balance Sheet on a monthly basis and identify any material misstatements, ensuring that the review is compliant with internal and external audit requirements / procedures, and that accurate information is reported within the Trust's Monthly Monitoring Return to Welsh Government.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Fully Qualified Accountant CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies). (professional level)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Training
- Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations
- Extensive understanding of accounting and reporting regime
- Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and good practice.
- Detailed knowledge of HMRC VAT and Tax rules.
- Knowledge of credit control systems and procedures
Desirable
- Appropriate degree
- Extensive understanding of NHS accounting and reporting regime
- Detailed knowledge of NHS HMRC VAT rules
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Financial Accounting role
- In depth understanding of Financial Controls
- Recruitment, management, supervision, setting workload, appraising and development of staff.
Desirable
- Management of large complex income and expenditure budgets
- In depth understanding of DHCW's financial controls
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to plan and organise workload for self and departments.
- Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Present confidently to large and small audiences and able to present and explain highly complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non finance managers.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve highly complex financial problems.
- Ability to carry out advanced spreadsheet modelling / forecasting.
- Microsoft Office - to include Word, Excel (advanced)
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Exercise excellent negotiating skills
- Work with a wide range of disciplines at all levels.
- Work well under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
- Ability to travel in a timely manner and willing to travel to meetings across NHS Wales
Desirable
- Microsoft Office - Access, PowerPoint
- Qlikview and Qliksense
- Production of high quality presentations
- Leading large groups
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Fully Qualified Accountant CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies). (professional level)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Training
- Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations
- Extensive understanding of accounting and reporting regime
- Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and good practice.
- Detailed knowledge of HMRC VAT and Tax rules.
- Knowledge of credit control systems and procedures
Desirable
- Appropriate degree
- Extensive understanding of NHS accounting and reporting regime
- Detailed knowledge of NHS HMRC VAT rules
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Financial Accounting role
- In depth understanding of Financial Controls
- Recruitment, management, supervision, setting workload, appraising and development of staff.
Desirable
- Management of large complex income and expenditure budgets
- In depth understanding of DHCW's financial controls
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to plan and organise workload for self and departments.
- Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Present confidently to large and small audiences and able to present and explain highly complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non finance managers.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve highly complex financial problems.
- Ability to carry out advanced spreadsheet modelling / forecasting.
- Microsoft Office - to include Word, Excel (advanced)
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Exercise excellent negotiating skills
- Work with a wide range of disciplines at all levels.
- Work well under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
- Ability to travel in a timely manner and willing to travel to meetings across NHS Wales
Desirable
- Microsoft Office - Access, PowerPoint
- Qlikview and Qliksense
- Production of high quality presentations
- Leading large groups
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).
