Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities finance team on a permanent basis.The successful post holder will be qualified with AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualifications. The role requires someone who is a strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills.Working within the Management Accounting Finance Team will give the successful post holder experience and knowledge in numerous areas within Finance such as:

• Understanding budgetary, cost and income control;
• Providing financial advice and support to the operational managers;
• Highlighting financial risks or identifying savings opportunities;
• Investigating financial variances;

The Finance Department is committed to personal development and training, with the potential for support towards studying for professional Accountancy Qualifications.This is a great opportunity for those looking 'to advance' their finance career, as well as gaining a wider understandingand experience ofthe management of NHS services.This is a Pan North Wales Service so remote / hybrid working is available with the option to be office based in either Wrexham or Bangor.If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobWorks within the Management Accounting Finance Team, providing professional assistance and financial advice and support to managers, and undertakes investigation into complex financial variances and analysis, suggesting relevant corrective action to Health Board managers as necessary.To provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial management information within tight financial time-scales and ensure that work is completed in compliance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and Scheme of Delegation.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Date posted28 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salaryxc2xa330,420 to xc2xa337,030 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number050-AC284-0425Job locationsWrexhamWrexhamWrexhamLL13 7TDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification
• Finance / Accounting degree, or proven ability to work at degree level
• Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting

Desirable

• ECDL Qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Significant experience working within an NHS finance environment
• Experience of computerised financial managements systems and controls
• Significant experience of budget setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action
• Experience of NHS accounting, including reconciliations, controls and VAT rules and guidelines
• Experience of dealing with external agencies and dealing with Audit queries and responses

SkillsEssential

• The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines.
• Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC-based office applications.
• The ability to work as part of a team, achieving a corporate objective.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff
• The ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies and handle any problems as they arise.
• Ability to exercise judgement and control.

Desirable

• The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh

KnowledgeEssential

• Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it effects the area of work
• Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS Ring-fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team
• The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly
• To work corporately within a team

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification
• Finance / Accounting degree, or proven ability to work at degree level
• Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting

Desirable

• ECDL Qualification

ExperienceEssential

• Significant experience working within an NHS finance environment
• Experience of computerised financial managements systems and controls
• Significant experience of budget setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action
• Experience of NHS accounting, including reconciliations, controls and VAT rules and guidelines
• Experience of dealing with external agencies and dealing with Audit queries and responses

SkillsEssential

• The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines.
• Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC-based office applications.
• The ability to work as part of a team, achieving a corporate objective.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff
• The ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies and handle any problems as they arise.
• Ability to exercise judgement and control.

Desirable

• The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh

KnowledgeEssential

• Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it effects the area of work
• Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS Ring-fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team
• The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly
• To work corporately within a team

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