# Finance Adviser > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/finance-adviser/8ecd3abe-5fec-4d5d-b9f0-5d40c8b8d647 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/finance-adviser/8ecd3abe-5fec-4d5d-b9f0-5d40c8b8d647.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Ysbyty Gwynedd - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Finance analyst - **Salary:** £32557.00 to £39631.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, some flexibility in working hours between 8am and 6pm, expectation is for 2-3 days per week to be office based in Ysbyty Gwynedd.) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-08T12:27:33.734Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8327000 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8327000?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines. - Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC-based office applications. - The ability to work as part of a team, achieving a corporate objective. - Excellent communication skills - Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff - The ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies and handle any problems as they arise. - Ability to exercise judgement and control. **Desirable** - The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it effects the area of work - Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines - Knowledge and understanding of NHS Ring-fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience working within an NHS finance environment - Experience of computerised financial managements systems and controls - Significant experience of budget setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action - Experience of NHS accounting, including reconciliations, controls and VAT rules and guidelines - Experience of dealing with external agencies and dealing with Audit queries and responses ### Qualifications **Essential** - AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification - Finance / Accounting degree, or proven ability to work at degree level - Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting **Desirable** - ECDL Qualification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team - The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly - To work corporately within a team ## Documents - [jdps english (docx, 57.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10649402) - [sdmp cymraeg (docx, 61.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10649991) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 101.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10649990) - [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.