Divisional Accountant

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

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If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
There is a exciting new opportunity for a qualified accountant to work within the Finance Business Partnering Team that supports the Family & Therapies Division of ABUHB.

The role is based on the Royal Gwent Hospital site, with an opportunity to work in an agile manner across all the Health Board's sites. You will be the Finance lead responsible for several Directorates. This permanent role represents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible individual with excellent benefits such as 28 days annual leave, attractive Pension scheme, Salary Sacrifice schemes and flexible working opportunities.

'We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity as a fully qualified accountant role within the Finance Business Partnering Team that supports the Family and Therapies Division of ABUHB.

We would also consider this as a development opportunity for existing and experienced Finance staff, in line with Annex 21 of the NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.
Applications via Annex 21 will be accepted for candidates who are on final stages of their professional finance CCAB or CIMA qualification. Payment will be in line with
Annex 21
i.e. 70% Band 7 in the first year and 75% Band 7 in the second year, subject to criteria within the development plan being met. Internal Band 6 staff taking up an annex 21 band 7 post would not suffer a detriment to their pay.'

Main duties of the job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, qualified accountant to join the Family & Therapies Business Partnering Finance Team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

The Finance Business Partnering teams are responsible for providing high quality financial advice and support to budget holders within the Divisions of the organisation.

The post holder will be required to work closely with budget holders in order to understand and support the service in delivering on their financial and performance obligations.

The post holder will be a fully qualified (CCAB body or CIMA) accountant with excellent communication skills and significant analytical abilities.

The post holder will be required to work across multiple Health Board sites covering a range of Directorates.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build their career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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