Management Accountant

Management Accountant Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join the Finance team at Powys Teaching Health Board. The successful candidate will support the Finance Business Partner in delivering effective financial management, reporting, and control across the Health Board and its services. This role is designed for individuals looking to progress to a substantive Band 7 position through a structured development program.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner to create and implement effective financial policies and procedures that ensure the financial viability of the Health Board.
• Oversee the Management Accountancy team, managing staff effectively.
• Actively contribute to managing the financial performance of assigned budgets, identifying financial pressures and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide timely and accurate budgetary control information, including data on manpower and associated activities.
• Advise and assist managers in preparing business cases for revenue developments.
• Maintain control systems for budget allocations and staffing within areas of responsibility.
• Prepare regular financial reports on the current and projected financial status for various stakeholders including the Health Board Management Team and Service level budget holders.
• Prepare or verify budget forecasts for complex and high-value expenditure areas, such as pharmacy and service level agreements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a qualified accountancy qualification (CCAB).
• Demonstrate significant experience in management accounting and budgetary management.
• Ability to make judgements on daily priorities and work independently.
• Desirable: Experience with NHS financial management accounting systems.
• Strong analytical skills to make decisions based on complex and sometimes contradictory information.
• Ability to analyze and interpret both financial and non-financial data to influence decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with internal and external parties at various organizational levels.
• Desirable: Some proficiency in Welsh or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to workload and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Salary range of £50,129 to £57,365 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Support for professional development and career progression.
• Hybrid working model with at least two days per week in the office.
• Emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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