Management Accounts Assistant in Brecon

Main area: Finance

Grade Band: 3

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Based in Bronllys Hospital, Flexible working, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday, with core times being 10:00 to 16:00)

Job ref: 070-AC126-1126

Employer: Powys Teaching Health Board

Employer type: NHS

Site: Bronllys Hospital

Town: Brecon

Salary: £26,813 - £27,890 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 16/11/2026 23:59

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview:

• Help in the process of monthly financial information, the reconciliation of the General Ledger to feeder systems, and the investigation of financial queries from service managers.
• Provide a comprehensive clerical and administrative support service.
• Work on their own initiative and be responsible for organising meetings for staff within the department and preparing papers as required, liaising with other Health Board Staff and external organisations.
• Be able to communicate, and demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Main duties of the job:

• A vacancy has arisen for a Management Accountancy Assistant based in the Finance Department located at Bronllys Hospital.
• This position will support the Management Accounts team.
• The key elements of the post are to support the production of accurate monthly financial information, to complete and input journals and to produce financial reconciliations.

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.

Working for our organisation:

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Provide a range of clerical and secretarial services as directed.
• Provide support and cross cover within the department.
• Manage incoming correspondence, dealing with routine items and action reminders as instructed.
• Track correspondence and monitor follow up actions to ensure their completion.
• Organise meetings, including the booking of venues, equipment and co-ordinate attendance.
• Other duties to include the use of the internet to retrieve information, photocopying, filing and the extraction of files and arranging hospitality for visitors and guests as required.

Qualifications:

• 5 GCSE including Maths & English at A-C
• Studying for AAT qualification

Experience:

• Financial knowledge

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic Principles of accountancy and financial management

Communication Skills:

• Excellent oral and telephone skills
• Ability to convey financial information to non-financial managers

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail powysresourcing@wales.nhs.uk. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.