Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the financial accounting department of Powys Teaching Health Board who are seeking a Financial Accountant.
The aim of the role is to provide proactive financial support across the Health Board
The Financial Accountant is a senior finance professional within Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB). Responsible for leading and developing the accounting functions of PTHB, including the Accounts Receivable, Charitable Funds and Treasury Management Functions. Ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective service and develop these functions to be best in class, which will assist the Finance Department to achieve its target of full assurance in its core financial systems audits of these functions.
Assist the Assistant Director of Finance (Accounting and Systems) in leading the organisation on all technical aspects of accounting ensuring that the financial reporting standards are interpreted and are fully met to assist with the production of the organisation’s Statutory Annual Accounts and all statutory, monthly, and annual returns.
Main duties of the job
- Leading the organisation on all technical aspects of accounting ensuring that the financial reporting standards are interpreted and are fully met in order to assist with the production of the organisation’s Statutory Annual Accounts and all statutory, monthly and annual returns
- Responsible for the completion and monitoring of cashflow and treasury functions of the THB.
- Working collaboratively across the wider finance team
Have line management responsibility for financial accounting staff. Manage the Accounts Receivable, Charitable Funds Finance and Treasury functions of the organisation.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Financial Accountant with Powys Teaching Health Board in Bronllys, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 2 years (due to funding). The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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