Divisional Accountant

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Newport is seeking a qualified accountant to join their Finance Business Partnering Team. The role involves providing financial support to various Directorates, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (CCAB or CIMA), possess excellent communication skills, and have significant analytical abilities. A competitive salary between £48,527 and £55,532 is offered along with a strong benefits package.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with budget holders.
• Experience in providing high-quality financial advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice and support to budget holders.
• Work closely with various Directorates across Health Board sites.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB body or CIMA)

Job description

There is a exciting new opportunity for a qualified accountant to work within the Finance Business Partnering Team that supports the Family & Therapies Division of ABUHB.

The role is based on the Royal Gwent Hospital site, with an opportunity to work in an agile manner across all the Health Board's sites. You will be the Finance lead responsible for several Directorates. This permanent role represents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible individual with excellent benefits such as 28 days annual leave, attractive Pension scheme, Salary Sacrifice schemes and flexible working opportunities.

'We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity as a fully qualified accountant role within the Finance Business Partnering Teamthat supports the Family and Therapies Division of ABUHB.

We would also consider this as a development opportunity for existing and experienced Finance staff, in line with Annex 21 of the NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.

Applications via Annex 21 will be accepted for candidates who are on final stages of their professional finance CCAB or CIMA qualification. Payment will be in line withAnnex 21i.e. 70% Band 7 in the first year and 75% Band 7 in the second year, subject to criteria within the development plan being met. Internal Band 6 staff taking up an annex 21 band 7 post would not suffer a detriment to their pay.'

Main duties of the job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, qualified accountant to join the Family & Therapies Business Partnering Finance Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

The Finance Business Partnering teams are responsible for providing high quality financial advice and support to budget holders within the Divisions of the organisation.

The post holder will be required to work closely with budget holders in order to understand and support the service in delivering on their financial and performance obligations.

The post holder will be a fully qualified (CCAB body or CIMA) accountant with excellent communication skills and significant analytical abilities.

The post holder will be required to work across multiple Health Board sites covering a range of Directorates.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role: 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 speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build their 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 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

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Education & Training

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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 to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum pro rata /Annex 21