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Job summary

Main area
Finance
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-AC249-1124
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tŷ Gorwel
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/12/2024 23:59

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Senior Accounts Assistant

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled individual to join the Core Accounting Team as a Senior Accounts Assistant.

This role will take a lead in supervising our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Accounting section within the Core Accounting Team. Key tasks including:

·         Ensuring the integrity of the National Complex Care Database

·         Coordinating the posting of all journals into the ledger

·         Balance sheet management

·         Analytical review of data

·         Month end and year end closedown duties

·         Regular reconciliations of database and ledger

·         Processing of claims relating to retrospective reviews

·         Assisting with annual fee uplift process

·         Staff Management

The post holder will be responsible for managing and controlling the delivery of the CHC Accounting month end and year end tasks which form part of the Core Accounting annual plan and key to the successful implementation of the Health Board's Strategy.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Senior Accounts Assistant is to be focused on supporting the provision of sound Financial Management and Reporting services to meet this aspect of the Health Board’s financial duties - to deliver their financial targets. 

The successful applicant will work closely with our Finance teams and external stakeholders to manage the implementation of the Core Accounting Team project objectives, contributing to Organisational innovation and delivering high quality of reporting.

Applicants should specifically have the following:

·        Extensive experience of working with Microsoft Excel

·         Strong analytical skills 

·         Excellent communication skills

Exposure to Oracle would also be beneficial.

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

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire,  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

 

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Please refer to the Corporate Finance (CHC) division titled ‘Corporate Finance - Continuing Healthcare (CHC) & Retrospective Reviews’ within the job description.

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 19/12/24

Person specification

Qualification & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 5 GCSE'S including Maths
  • A Levels or equivalent
  • AAT qualified (full qualification) or equivalent with experience.
  • Previous specialist knowledge of Management Accounts and or Financial Accounting and system/process improvement
  • Technical accounting/P2P system reporting
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL
  • Progression to professional accountancy qualification
  • Oracle System Reporting

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive Previous Accounts experience
  • Oracle systems experience
Desirable criteria
  • Previous Financial Experience within the NHS

Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to travel between sites
  • Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable criteria
  • Able to work additional hours as and when required

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracy Joseph
Job title
Assistant Finance Business Partner
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Please e-mail to request arrangement of a call to informally discuss the role.

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