Division Accountant in Newport

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates 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. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Job overview: If you’re ready to bring your expertise, energy, and ideas to a role where finance shapes the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. We are a Finance team committed to personal and professional development. Join us to progress your career in a role that provides the opportunity to problem solve and innovate in a fast-paced environment.

About the role: The Division Accountant is a key financial business partner providing high quality financial insight in support of delivering the Health Board’s financial objectives. This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their finance career, combining strong analytical skills with the ability to build relationships and support operational and clinical teams. You’ll play a vital role in supporting directorates to understand their financial position, make informed decisions, and deliver high-quality, sustainable services. You’ll be a key link between Finance and operational colleagues, helping to ensure resources are used effectively for the benefit of patients and communities across Gwent.

• Provide high‑quality financial advice, analysis and support to designated directorates.
• Build strong working relationships across Finance and operational teams, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Prepare clear, insightful financial reports for operational and clinical leaders.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, supporting directorates to manage their resources effectively.
• Lead on monthly budget monitoring, variance analysis and forecasting.
• Assist in the development of business cases and service improvement proposals.
• Support the annual budget‑setting process and contribute to financial planning cycles.
• Promote good financial governance and value for money.

About you: This role suits someone who is confident working with numbers and equally confident working with people. You will be:

• A CCAB‑qualified accountant or finalist (or equivalent) and able to demonstrate relevant experience in a complex financial environment.
• Skilled in financial analysis, interpretation and presenting information clearly.
• Able to communicate effectively with non‑finance colleagues, adapting your style to your audience.
• Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Proactive, curious and committed to continuous improvement.
• A team player who enjoys collaboration and problem‑solving.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organization: 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 and 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.

Visa and sponsorship: To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non‑UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applicant requirements: Must have appropriate UK professional registration.