Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled manager to join the Core Accounting Team (CAT), which forms part of the wider Hywel Dda UHB Finance team. As Deputy Head of CAT, with responsibility for the overall management and performance of the team, the successful candidate will be instrumental to the success and development of this team going forward. Main duties of the job o Responsible for the overall management and performance of the Core Accounting Team (CAT) which incorporates the differentfunctions of Debtors, Feeders, Continuing Health Care accounting transactions, Overseas patients and Non-contracted activityadministration. The post holder will be expected to deputise for the Head of Accounting & Statutory Reporting as required.o Lead responsibility for the core process improvement agenda within Finance.o Lead responsibility for accounting ledger integrity. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-AC059-0225 Job locations Ty Gorwel, Building 14 St Davids Park, Jobs Well Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. 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 28/03/2025 Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. 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 28/03/2025 Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential CCAB qualification/experience and expertise to CCAB level Experience at management level with proven professional and managerial experience and expertise Knowledge of integrated financial systems Desirable Evidence of CPD Knowledge of Oracle System Accounting Knowledge of P2P (Purchase to Pay) System reporting Experience Essential Experience in process improvement project management Experience of managing a large team Experience of delivering within challenging deadlines Demonstrable track record of career advancement and achievement Experience of managing change and associated behaviours Previous financial experience in the NHS Previous experience of working with substantial data sets Other Essential 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 Language Skills Desirable Welsh speaker ( Level 1 ) Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential CCAB qualification/experience and expertise to CCAB level Experience at management level with proven professional and managerial experience and expertise Knowledge of integrated financial systems Desirable Evidence of CPD Knowledge of Oracle System Accounting Knowledge of P2P (Purchase to Pay) System reporting Experience Essential Experience in process improvement project management Experience of managing a large team Experience of delivering within challenging deadlines Demonstrable track record of career advancement and achievement Experience of managing change and associated behaviours Previous financial experience in the NHS Previous experience of working with substantial data sets Other Essential 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 Language Skills Desirable Welsh speaker ( Level 1 ) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Ty Gorwel, Building 14 St Davids Park, Jobs Well Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)