Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Financial Management department of Powys Teaching Health Board who are seeking a Senior
Assistant Accountant for Financial Accounting & Governance

Main duties of the job

The aim of the role is to provide proactive financial support across the Health Board, advising on all aspects of financial management including.
• ensuring there is a robust financial governance control environment in operation within the Health Board.
• responsible for the review and monitoring of financial control procedures, including the provision of advice and support on aspects Financial
governance and controls including compliance with the Health Board Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders
• supporting the wider Financial Accounting Team, on areas such as the production of the Health Board annual accounts, monitoring of
outstanding creditors and debtors and the management of cash. The Postholder will also provide support and oversight on financial aspects of
the Health Board’s Charitable Fund.
• being the key link with NHS Wales Shared Services Purchase to Pay Team to assist in driving the Health Boards continuous modernisation
agenda in regards to procurement and financial business processes.
•To prepare and report to the Charitable Funds Committee the Charitable Funds annual accounts as defined by Charity Commission Guidelines and requirements.

•In pursuit of continuous improvement within the finance department the post holder will assist on developing and enhancing standard operating procedures within the corporate finance function, ensuring compliance and act in a supporting role to ensure system weaknesses are quickly addressed and resolved.

Working for our organisation

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.