Financial Services Accountant - Capital & Losses

Job Summary

The post holder is called upon to support the Deputy Head of Financial Accounting across a wide range of functions. The successful individual will be responsible for maintaining the Trust's Asset Register, assisting with capital monitoring and reporting and maintaining the Trust's Losses system within strict Welsh Government guidelines. The base will be agreed on recruitment and there are flexible working arrangements for staff to work remotely.

Main Duties of the Job

• Assist with the planning and production of the Trust's annual statutory published accounts, meeting all current recognised accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Lead and co-ordinate the All-Wales NHS TMS organisational process for Expenditure and Payables in respect of agreement of balances for the Welsh Government periodic exercises.
• Act as the primary lead contact for the full range of Losses and Special Payment issues.
• Update monthly records for losses and special payments for monthly WRP returns.
• Directly support the delivery of the capital agenda in the setting and monitoring of the capital programme and associated financial plans.
• Deputise for the Deputy Head of Financial Accounting in their absence.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales. The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves and encourages applications from all groups. Careers within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are diverse and varied. In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band but can apply for a higher salary with relevant experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge (Essential)

• Part Qualified (CCAB) Accountancy Qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject (e.g. accountancy or financial discipline) or equivalent level of experience
• Association of Accounting Technician qualified
• Management qualification (e.g. ILM) or experience of staff management
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience (Essential)

• Extensive finance experience within NHS, public sector or large private sector
• Awareness of finance matters within an NHS Trust
• Experience of working within established financial controls and procedures
• Experience of analysing and interpreting detailed complex information in reports
• Experience delivering to tight deadlines
• Experience of using Oracle Financials and QlikSense system (or similar)
• Previous staff management and leadership experience
• Experience of communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
• Extensive experience of using financial accounting and spreadsheet packages

Skills and Attributes (Essential)

• Professional approach to all aspects of work-life
• Self-motivated and results orientated
• High level of organisation and flexible approach
• Ability to analyse and present highly complex information
• Proven ability to achieve targets under pressure
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of VAT legislation as it affects the NHS

Desirable

• Previous experience of NHS Finance
• Experience in implementing process improvement
• Experience in using MRI Real Asset Management
• Welsh Language Skills (levels 1 to 5)

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Base will be agreed. Beacon House, Cwmbran; Matrix One, Swansea; or Ty Elwy, St Asaph. Cwmbran, Swansea, or St Asaph, LL17 0LJ
Employer's website: https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5
Contact for questions: Jodie Williams, Deputy Head of Financial Accounting - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]