Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Central Management Accounting team.
Central Management Accounts is a small but strong team that works together to deliver effective monthly management accounting information to the Health Board.
This role would suit someone with experience of working in an accounts department and with an AAT qualification looking for more variety and great opportunities for development. You would become part of a friendly and supportive finance team that is committed to growing it's own talent and is proactive in developing finance professionals.
Main duties of the job
The team is based in Cwmbran, and is responsible for providing high quality financial information to Business Partner Accountants and budget holders in line with the organisation's monthly reporting timetable.
You should be able to work to tight deadlines, have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate drive and commitment to consistently achieving high standards in this customer-focused role.
The team has adopted a culture of continuous improvement and you should be able to think innovatively to improve processes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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 & Knowledge
Essential
- Accounting Technicians (AAT) Technician Level 3, ACCA Foundations in Accountancy Level 3, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience including posting transactions into a financial ledger system
- Standard level of Microsoft 365 knowledge, including the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Knowledge of financial systems and processes
- Educated to A-level standard with GCSE qualifications in Maths & English at grades A-C
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS environment and funding sources
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Finance department, or similar corporate department.
Desirable
- Experience of using Oracle Financials, or a similar financial ledger.
- Experience of working in a customer focused manner.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Commitment to achieving high standards
- Able to plan & prioritise own work.
- Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to use pre-designed spreadsheets to process and manipulate data
Desirable
- Ability to adapt and design spreadsheets to process and manipulate data
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Accounting Technicians (AAT) Technician Level 3, ACCA Foundations in Accountancy Level 3, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience including posting transactions into a financial ledger system
- Standard level of Microsoft 365 knowledge, including the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Knowledge of financial systems and processes
- Educated to A-level standard with GCSE qualifications in Maths & English at grades A-C
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS environment and funding sources
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Finance department, or similar corporate department.
Desirable
- Experience of using Oracle Financials, or a similar financial ledger.
- Experience of working in a customer focused manner.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Able to work as part of a team
- Commitment to achieving high standards
- Able to plan & prioritise own work.
- Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to use pre-designed spreadsheets to process and manipulate data
Desirable
- Ability to adapt and design spreadsheets to process and manipulate data
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).
