Finance Officer

NHS; Graigwen; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Wales is seeking a motivated individual to join their Finance Department. This full-time role involves supporting the Clinical Support Services Group's Finance Team, processing financial reports, and ensuring robust financial management. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance and be studying towards AAT. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Department is essential.
• Studying towards AAT or equivalent.
• Confidence using figures and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in financial management information.
• Processing month-end journals.
• Producing financial reporting and monitoring performance.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Effective time management

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Education

Studying Towards AAT or Equivalent

AAT Technician Level or Equivalent

Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Tools

Microsoft 365 Applications

Job description

Overview

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Finance Department on a full time basis.

You will join a key section of the Finance Team, which is responsible for the provision of financial support across the Care Groups. You will be supporting the Primary Care & Communities Directorates. Your focus will be on supporting the Clinical Support Services Group's Finance Team in producing high quality financial information and providing supporting analysis and advice to the Care Group to ensure sound financial management within the University Health Board.

The Finance Department has a strong Staff Development Programme, which provides opportunities to develop your career within the Health Board.

The working week will follow a hybrid-working model split between home and office working; any face-to-face meetings could be at sites across the Health Board footprint.

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills plus the ability to deal with people at all levels in a friendly and helpful manner.

Main duties of the job

Assisting in the provision of accurate and timely financial management information to the Health Board and its budget holders

Responsible for processing month end journals to ensure a materially robust financial position is reported - this will include expenditure, income and budget journals

Assist in the timely and accurate production of financial reporting and the monitoring of performance against budget

Maintaining budgeted establishments and support the Divisional Support Accountants by providing ad-hoc costings and financial information

Dealing with ad-hoc queries from the service teams and meeting with budget holders as and when required.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Studying Towards AAT or Equivalent

Desirable

• AAT Technician Level or Equivalent
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft Excel & Microsoft 365 Applications
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Confidence using figures and analytical skills

Desirable

• Good Communication Skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Finance Department

Desirable

• Previous NHS or public sector finance experience

Other Information

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.

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 on criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales\'s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff\'s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: We listen, learn, and improve; We treat everyone with respect; We work together as one team. CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you\'ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

• Date posted: 18 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 110-AC255-0925
• Job location: Dewi Sant Hospital, Pontypridd, CF37 1LB

Job description

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Employer details

Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: Dewi Sant Hospital, Pontypridd, CF37 1LB

Employer's website: joinctm.wales