Finance Support Officer - Capital Finance

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Capital Finance team. Capital Finance is a small but highly skilled team, based at Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital, that works within the Financial Strategy and Performance section. We deliver effective monthly management reporting to the Health Board and Welsh Government within a budget known as the Capital Resource Limit. We are also responsible for maintaining and updating the organisation's Fixed Asset Register, and the completion of annual financial accounting requirements. The post holder will be required to have excellent administrative and organisational skills, be proficient in a range of IT applications, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working to shared deadlines within a supportive team environment. Main duties of the job The main purpose of this role is to provide analysis, administrative and project-based support to the Capital Finance Team and the Head of Capital Finance. You will provide technical accounting support to the Capital Finance Team and support the production and delivery of monthly management accounting information to Capital Budget Holders and assist with the delivery of the Health Board’s Capital Programme. You will support the annual accounts process through regular maintenance of the Health Board’s Fixed Asset Register database, maintenance of the IFRS16 Lease accounting system and supporting the annual verification audit of capital assets. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise and organise effectively in working to tight deadlines, have excellent numeracy, analytical and communication skills, be confident and committed to improvement, and open to innovative ideas. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Qualifications Essential criteria

• Diploma level of education or equivalent level of experience

Desirable criteria

• AAT qualified
• Willingness to work towards a professional financial qualification

Experience Essential criteria

• Relevant administrative experience
• Skilled and experienced in the use of most applications within Microsoft Office i.e. Excel, Word, Internet Explorer and Outlook

Desirable criteria

• Sufficient relevant financial experience in the NHS
• Experience of working to deputy or director level managers or equivalent
• Experience of working in a NHS environment and familiar with NHS terminology
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer and Outlook

Skills Essential criteria

• Analytical skills
• Excellent administrative and organisation skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective organisational skills
• Excellent numeracy, written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work effectively with non financial staff
• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Knowledge Essential criteria

• Excellent knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet packages

Desirable criteria

• Experience of database packages
• Experience of Fixed Asset systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial regime

Personal Attributes Essential criteria

• Confident with a pleasant disposition
• Able to prioritise work and work to deadlines
• Can work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
• Commitment to teamworking
• Self motivated, proactive and innovative

Desirable criteria

• Willing to learn and implement new skills

Other Essential criteria

• Able to work occasional long hours to meet important deadlines
• The ability to travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post