Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines.
- Skills
Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC-based office applications.
- Skills
The ability to work as part of a team, achieving a corporate objective.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills
- Skills
Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff
- Skills
The ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies and handle any problems as they arise.
- Skills
Ability to exercise judgement and control.
- Knowledge
Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it effects the area of work
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of NHS Ring-fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately
- Experience
Significant experience working within an NHS finance environment
- Experience
Experience of computerised financial managements systems and controls
- Experience
Significant experience of budget setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action
- Experience
Experience of NHS accounting, including reconciliations, controls and VAT rules and guidelines
- Experience
Experience of dealing with external agencies and dealing with Audit queries and responses
- Qualifications
AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification
- Qualifications
Finance / Accounting degree, or proven ability to work at degree level
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting
- Personal Qualities
Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team
- Personal Qualities
The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly
- Personal Qualities
To work corporately within a team
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh
- Qualifications
ECDL Qualification
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join Ysbyty Gwynedd’s secondary care finance team (as part of the West IHC). Based in Bangor, you will work closely with our secondary care clinical and operational teams, helping to ensure our services maximise their value for money.
The successful post holder will have a full AAT or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
The role requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to value and patient care.
This is a great opportunity for those looking at furthering their finance career, as well as gaining a wider understanding and experience of the management of NHS services.
If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
The Finance Department is committed to personal development and training, with the potential for support towards studying for professional Accountancy Qualifications.
After training, a more hybrid way of working may be possible, with some days worked at home & some in the office but it is expected that at least 2 days per week will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Main duties of the job
Works within the Management Accounting Finance Team, providing professional assistance and financial advice and support to managers, and undertakes investigation into complex financial variances and analysis, suggesting relevant corrective action to Health Board managers as necessary.
To provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial management information within tight financial time-scales and ensure that work is completed in compliance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and Scheme of Delegation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Finance Adviser with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, Wales. It is listed as a Finance analyst role. The advertised salary is £32557.00 to £39631.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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