Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled individual to join the Core Accounting Team as a Senior Accounts Assistant.
This role will take a lead in supervising our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Accounting section within the Core Accounting Team. Key tasks including:
Ensuring the integrity of the National Complex Care Database
Coordinating the posting of all journals into the ledger
Balance sheet management
Analytical review of data
Month end and year end closedown duties
Regular reconciliations of database and ledger
Processing of claims relating to retrospective reviews
Assisting with annual fee uplift process
Staff Management
The post holder will be responsible for managing and controlling the delivery of the CHC Accounting month end and year end tasks which form part of the Core Accounting annual plan and key to the successful implementation of the Health Board's Strategy.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Senior Accounts Assistant is to be focused on supporting the provision of sound Financial Management and Reporting services to meet this aspect of the Health Board's financial duties - to deliver their financial targets.
The successful applicant will work closely with our Finance teams and external stakeholders to manage the implementation of the Core Accounting Team project objectives, contributing to Organisational innovation and delivering high quality of reporting.
Applicants should specifically have the following:
Extensive experience of working with Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Exposure to Oracle would also be beneficial.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Please refer to the Corporate Finance (CHC) division titled Corporate Finance - Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Retrospective Reviews within the job description.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 19/12/24
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Please refer to the Corporate Finance (CHC) division titled Corporate Finance - Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Retrospective Reviews within the job description.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 19/12/24
Person Specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSE'S including Maths
- A Levels or equivalent
- AAT qualified (full qualification) or equivalent with experience.
- Previous specialist knowledge of Management Accounts and or Financial Accounting and system/process improvement
- Technical accounting/P2P system reporting
Desirable
- ECDL
- Progression to professional accountancy qualification
- Oracle System Reporting
Language Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Previous Accounts experience
- Oracle systems experience
Desirable
- Previous Financial Experience within the NHS
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
- Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable
- Able to work additional hours as and when required
Person Specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential
- 5 GCSE'S including Maths
- A Levels or equivalent
- AAT qualified (full qualification) or equivalent with experience.
- Previous specialist knowledge of Management Accounts and or Financial Accounting and system/process improvement
- Technical accounting/P2P system reporting
Desirable
- ECDL
- Progression to professional accountancy qualification
- Oracle System Reporting
Language Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Previous Accounts experience
- Oracle systems experience
Desirable
- Previous Financial Experience within the NHS
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
- Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable
- Able to work additional hours as and when required
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).
