Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to support the Finance Business Partner in delivering effective financial management, reporting and control across the Health Board and its services.

Annex 21: The postholder will undertake an agreed development programme to achieve the professional training, skills, competencies and experience required for progression to the substantive Band 7 role. if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 70% of the top of Band 7 will be payable during the first 12 months, 75% for the second 12 months or until qualification has been completed. Until these requirements have been met, duties will be undertaken under appropriate supervision. A timeframe for completion will be agreed on appointment.

The post holder will:

Work with the Finance Business Partner to develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures to ensure the Health Board remains financially viable, minimises financial risk and maximises use of resources.

Manage staff in the Management Accountancy team.

Proactively contribute to the management of the financial performance of a portfolio of budgets, identifying the key financial pressures and appropriate corrective action.

Provide robust and timely budgetary control information, including manpower and associated activity data.

Advise and support managers in the preparation of business cases for revenue developments.

Maintain control systems over allocation of budgets and staffing establishments within areas of responsibility.

Prepare regular reports on the current and forecast financial position and performance for:

Health Board Management Team

Non-Executive Directors

General Managers

Service level budget holders

Prepare or verify forecast budget calculations on complex or/and high value and high-risk areas of expenditure, e.g. pharmacy, SLAs.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

The Finance Department operates a hybrid working model, where each member of the team works from the office in Bronllys at least two days per week.