Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled individual, to join the Business Control Team.
As a Management Accounts Officer, you will be integral in making a meaningful difference for our local population, supporting the Health Board. The role will require the successful candidate to provide financial support for the day-to-day function to the health board, in relation to the activity of their clinical care group/s, by ensuring the delivery of our financial targets.
The role will involve supporting The Allied Health Professions Clinical Care Group within the Health Board.This includes supporting Budget Holders within Radiology, Pathology and Therapies Departments, along with supporting the Public Health Directorate.
The post holder will need to be a critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills, who pays high attention to detail and have the ability to become familiar with new information quickly. Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be confident with using Microsoft Excel which is essential for this role.
The Management Accounts Officer will form part of a small team, led by the Business Controller and will directly report to the Senior Management Accountant within the team. This team sits within the wider Business Control Finance Function which is headed up by the Head of Business Control.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Management Accounts Officer 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. Supporting budget holders, senior finance staff and business partners in managing within the available financial resources.
Analysing and reporting upon income and expenditure to budget holders and senior finance staff. Contributing to the production of monthly financial reports, monitoring returns, annual accounts and budget setting in accordance with the reporting timetable.
To provide financial support, advice and information to the finance function and service area's ensuring information is both timely and robust.
To provide appropriate assistance to ensure service area's meet their financial duties, statutory and other financial statements and to support corporate finance developments.
To provide day to day support and advice to Senior Finance staff as required.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 09/09/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 09/09/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- AAT Qualified (full qualification) to degree level or equivalent with experience
- Previous specialist knowledge of Management Accounts and or Financial Accounting and system/process improvement
- Technical accounting/P2P system reporting
Desirable
- Professional Accountancy Qualification
- Knowledge of Oracle System Reporting
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Knowledge of Qliksense system
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a large and complex organisation.
- Experience of working with budget holders.
- Extensive previous Accounts experience.
- Financial systems experience.
- Experience of communicating, in writing and verbally, within a highly politically sensitive environment.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across Wales and other areas of the UK where necessary in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to working, based on the needs of the service.
- Personal interest in personal and staff development in quality processes.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- AAT Qualified (full qualification) to degree level or equivalent with experience
- Previous specialist knowledge of Management Accounts and or Financial Accounting and system/process improvement
- Technical accounting/P2P system reporting
Desirable
- Professional Accountancy Qualification
- Knowledge of Oracle System Reporting
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Knowledge of Qliksense system
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a large and complex organisation.
- Experience of working with budget holders.
- Extensive previous Accounts experience.
- Financial systems experience.
- Experience of communicating, in writing and verbally, within a highly politically sensitive environment.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across Wales and other areas of the UK where necessary in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to working, based on the needs of the service.
- Personal interest in personal and staff development in quality processes.
Desirable
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).
