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Senior Finance Analyst - Accounts

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Pontypridd, CF37 1LB

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

Join our Financial Accounting Team and help ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of the Health Board's financial records. You will be respons...

Accounting

In collaboration with the service aid the processing of all NHS creditor invoices that have reached the 10 week outstanding stage to ensure they do not reach arbitration stage, highlighting ongoing issues.

Assist in the Agreement of Balances process throughout the year.

Ensure schedules and accounting journals are prepared to apportion charges associated with salary sacrifice schemes and payroll deductions to the appropriate budget. This will involve regular liaison with NHS Wales Shared Services on resolving any issues or queries that may arise on the operation of salary sacrifice schemes.

VAT and Other Taxation Issues

Aid in the preparation of the UHB's VAT returns, ensuring systems are in place to correctly record VAT which requires an expert knowledge of NHS VAT rules. Will also provide advice and training on VAT matters across the UHB.

Prepare and maintain procedure notes on the preparation of VAT returns and their underlying records.

Other

Line management responsibilities for a Finance Officer (band 4), including all duties within that post. This also includes undertaking PDRs, performance management, leave approval and other duties associated with a line manager's role.

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.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to use Welsh in routine workplace situations, such as greeting customers, answering calls, responding to routine enquiries, providing information, arranging appointments and taking messages. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information. If you have these Welsh language skills, please apply.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of accounting processes
  • AAT qualified or studying for CCAB qualification
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge and use

Desirable

  • Graduate
  • Knowledge of NHS and it's structure
  • Good knowledge of VAT regulations

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a finance setting
  • Experience of staff supervision or management

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS financial systems and processes
  • Experience of working in a large complex organisation
  • Experience in VAT issues

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Take a helpful and sharing approach to meet customer needs in order to develop their understanding and use of systems and controls.
  • Demonstrate a high standard of conduct, integrity and probity.
  • Good communicator.
  • Demonstrate a resilient attitude to work pressures.
  • Adopt a "can do" approach whilst maintaining system and personal integrity.

Circumstances

Essential

  • Able to travel within the Health Board, and to be able to attend meetings outside the Health Board in a timely manner.
  • Able to work hours flexibly, bearing in mind service needs.
  • Must be able to work unsocial hours where necessary eg. during annual accounts.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Be able to demonstrate a customer focus to meet user needs
  • Good communication skills, both orally and in writing and be able to adapt communication style depending on the recipient
  • Excellent IT skills to be able to design and format financial spreadsheets with accuracy.

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above.
  • Good planning and organisation skills.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 August 2026

Last checked

24 August 2026

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About the employer

CTM
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