Assistant Head of Financial Accounting

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity in NHS seeks an Assistant Head of Financial Accounting to join a core team responsible for financial integrity. The role involves managing the accounting team, preparing reports for government agencies, and providing financial advice. Ideal candidates should be CCAB/CIMA qualified with strong financial management skills and experience in the NHS.

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA qualified professional with management experience required.
• Proven expertise in financial accounting and NHS policies.
• Familiarity with integrated financial systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Financial Accounting Team and day-to-day cash management.
• Preparing financial reports for Welsh Government and Audit Wales.
• Maintaining relationships with internal departments and external partners.

Skills

Financial Management

Team Management

Communication

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualification

Tools

Integrated Financial Systems

Oracle System Accounting

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified CCAB/CIMA individual to join a core team within Finance, which is instrumental in the accuracy and integrity of the accounting ledger and the month end and year end accounts.

As the Assistant Head of Financial Accounting, you will be the lead point of contact for the Financial Accounting Team.

Main duties of the job

In summary, the main duties will be:

Prepare the financial accounting information required to deliver reporting to Welsh Government and Audit Wales

Responsible for the day-to-day cash management of the Health Board

Provide financial advice regarding the operations of the Health Board's Charity

Manage the day-to-day activities of the Financial Accounting Team

Maintain and foster excellent professional relationships and strong lines of communication with internal departments and external partners, such as service providers and the external auditors.

Contribute to the positive culture, governance, and control environment of the team through maintaining high standards of working practices and leading the team by example whilst developing and implementing new continuous change improvements.

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

Details Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-AC198-0725

Job locations

Ty Gorwel, Building 14, St Davids Park

Jobs Well Road

Carmarthen

SA31 3HB

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

MEMBERS OF CCAB/CIMA NEED ONLY APPLY.

Please note, proof of your CCAB/CIMA membership will be required on the day of the interview.

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 19/08/2025.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

MEMBERS OF CCAB/CIMA NEED ONLY APPLY.

Please note, proof of your CCAB/CIMA membership will be required on the day of the interview.

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 19/08/2025.

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• CCAB or CIMA qualification
• Experience at management level with proven professional and managerial experience and expertise.
• Knowledge of integrated financial systems.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Knowledge of Oracle System Accounting

Experience Essential

• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of delivering within challenging deadlines
• Demonstrable track record of career advancement and achievement
• Experience of managing change and associated behaviours
• Experience of working with substantial data sets
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and NHS policies

Desirable

• Experience in process improvement project management
• Previous financial experience in the NHS
• Experience of working with charitable accounts

Other Essential

• Able to work flexible hours around key reporting milestones
• Able to travel between sites and to All Wales meetings in a timely manner
• Committed and self-motivated

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• CCAB or CIMA qualification
• Experience at management level with proven professional and managerial experience and expertise.
• Knowledge of integrated financial systems.

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Knowledge of Oracle System Accounting

Experience Essential

• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of delivering within challenging deadlines
• Demonstrable track record of career advancement and achievement
• Experience of managing change and associated behaviours
• Experience of working with substantial data sets
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and NHS policies

Desirable

• Experience in process improvement project management
• Previous financial experience in the NHS
• Experience of working with charitable accounts

Other Essential

• Able to work flexible hours around key reporting milestones
• Able to travel between sites and to All Wales meetings in a timely manner
• Committed and self-motivated

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Ty Gorwel, Building 14, St Davids Park

Jobs Well Road

Carmarthen

SA31 3HB

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Ty Gorwel, Building 14, St Davids Park

Jobs Well Road

Carmarthen

SA31 3HB

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)