Senior Financial Accountant

Health Jobs UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cardiff seeks a Senior Financial Accountant. This role is charged with financial reporting, advising on accounting standards, and ensuring compliance with NHS financial policies. The ideal candidate will have solid NHS or sector-related finance experience, alongside advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel. There is a commitment to inclusivity, and applications in Welsh are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Qualified by CCAB with substantial finance experience in NHS, public, or private sectors.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and financial reporting.
• Flexible approach to work and able to communicate sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial performance, complying with accounting standards.
• Coordinate and produce Annual Accounts and financial monitoring returns.
• Design financial reports for planning and business case development.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Standards

Financial Analysis

Communication

Education

CCAB Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Oracle / General Ledger Systems

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we focus on the health and care needs of our local population while collaborating with partners to develop regional services. We are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together." We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out our vision for improving health and wellbeing by 2035 through strategic objectives: Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. Despite challenging times, we believe that by working together, we can support healthier lives and reduce health inequalities in our communities. We aim to deliver outstanding care and treatment when and where it is needed, comparable to the best in the world, and to transform our service delivery over the coming decade.

We are a values-driven organization. Our core values, created with input from colleagues, patients, families, and carers, are:

• We are kind and caring
• We are respectful
• We have trust and integrity
• We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales offers miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites, and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the Welsh capital, is vibrant with sports, arts, and cultural attractions. The Vale of Glamorgan features scenic countryside, dramatic coastlines, and charming towns like Penarth and Cowbridge. Cultural sites include the National Museum, St Fagan's Museum of Welsh Life, and the Millennium Centre, home to the Welsh National Opera. Cardiff and the Vale provide a wonderful balance of city and rural living.

Please note there is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3, reflecting an increase to the living wage of £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum). This top-up will remain until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

Job overview

The Senior Financial Accountant role offers diverse responsibilities, primarily focusing on reporting capital financial performance, as well as involvement in the financial management and reporting of losses and revenue. The role supports the Financial Accounting Manager in maintaining a robust financial reporting system within the UHB. Responsibilities include interpreting accounting standards, providing financial advice, leading the production of statutory annual accounts, and ensuring timely completion of monthly Welsh Government financial returns. The post also involves working with the Regional Monitoring Officer to address information requests and helping the UHB meet its statutory financial targets. Additionally, the role includes providing technical input into financial proformas, business cases, and financial planning processes.

Main duties of the job

• Advise on financial performance, accounting standards, and controls within the UHB, communicating sensitive information appropriately.
• Coordinate and complete the Annual Accounts and monthly financial monitoring returns promptly.
• Lead the planning and production of the UHB's Annual Accounts, ensuring departmental compliance.
• Interpret existing accounting policies and liaise with external auditors to ensure standards are met.
• Assist in negotiating and implementing changes in accounting standards and NHS financial policies.
• Design and produce financial reports to facilitate the UHB's reporting requirements and support financial planning and business case development.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board employs over 17,000 staff across six hospital sites, serving over 500,000 residents. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together," and our 10-year strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, aims to make our health services more sustainable through collaboration and innovation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are available within supporting documents or by clicking "Apply now" in Trac. Fluency in Welsh is desirable but not essential.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• CCAB professionally qualified
• Significant NHS, public, or private sector finance experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel skills

Desirable criteria:

• NHS experience
• Experience with Oracle or other general ledger systems
• Ability to work flexibly

Managing your application

We promote inclusion and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. Applications in Welsh are encouraged and will be treated equally. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early application is advised. Please check your email regularly for correspondence. Candidates from outside the UK or RoI require sponsorship to work here, via a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa. Non-UK/RoI applicants should assess their eligibility for sponsorship at Work in the UK.

Documents to download include the full job description, person specification, and relevant guidance notes.