Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 100-AC198-0725
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ty Gorwel, Building 14, St Davids Park
- Town
- Carmarthen
- Salary
- £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/08/2025
Employer heading

Assistant Head of Financial Accounting
Band 7
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.
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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified CCAB/CIMA individual to join a core team within Finance, which is instrumental in the accuracy and integrity of the accounting ledger and the month end and year end accounts.
As the Assistant Head of Financial Accounting, you will be the lead point of contact for the Financial Accounting Team.
Main duties of the job
In summary, the main duties will be:
Prepare the financial accounting information required to deliver reporting to Welsh Government and Audit Wales
Responsible for the day-to-day cash management of the Health Board
Provide financial advice regarding the operations of the Health Board’s Charity
Manage the day-to-day activities of the Financial Accounting Team
Maintain and foster excellent professional relationships and strong lines of communication with internal departments and external partners, such as service providers and the external auditors.
Contribute to the positive culture, governance, and control environment of the team through maintaining high standards of working practices and leading the team by example whilst developing and implementing new continuous change improvements.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
MEMBERS OF CCAB/CIMA NEED ONLY APPLY.
Please note, proof of your CCAB/CIMA membership will be required on the day of the interview.
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 19/08/2025.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- CCAB or CIMA qualification
- Experience at management level with proven professional and managerial experience and expertise.
- Knowledge of integrated financial systems.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of Oracle System Accounting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of delivering within challenging deadlines
- Demonstrable track record of career advancement and achievement
- Experience of managing change and associated behaviours
- Experience of working with substantial data sets
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and NHS policies
Desirable criteria
- Experience in process improvement project management
- Previous financial experience in the NHS
- Experience of working with charitable accounts
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work flexible hours around key reporting milestones
- Able to travel between sites and to All Wales meetings in a timely manner
- Committed and self-motivated
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Davies
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Financial Accounting
- Email address
- [email protected]
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