Job overview
A fantastic opportunity to join the Swansea Bay University Health Board Finance Team, as part of the wider Operational Finance Team (OFT).
Following approval by the Charitable Funds Committee, a new Band 3 post has been created to support the Charitable Funds Finance Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team that provides financial and administrative support to the Charity.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, forward-thinking individual, who seeks to improve on processes within the Team and provide a first-class service for the NHS and its Charity. The Department is looking to encourage and support individuals in their development either through on the job learning and/or through supporting formal accountancy qualifications.
Agile working
We recognise the need to develop modern working practices to enable our employees to maximise their performance & productivity whilst maintaining a good work life balance and so have adopted an Agile working methodology support by the Health Board Home Working Policy and the Departments Agile Working approach.
Main duties of the job
The Charitable Funds Finance Officer is an integral part of the Swansea Bay University (SBU) Health Board Charity finance team and supports the Charity by providing financial and administrative support to ensure the appropriate allocation and expenditure of donated funds to Swansea Bay Health Board Charity.
At the core of this role is a strong working relationship with the Charity Team, SBU Finance, Accounts payable and Procurement staff, as well as with Fund Advisors, donors, and other key staff, requiring the job holder to be at the centre of a wide inter-departmental network aimed at maximising patient benefit through the effective management of a variety of different charitable income streams.
Reporting to the Charitable Fund Finance Analyst, the post holder will answer financial queries from staff, suppliers and customers, and process financial information accurately and in accordance with procedures in order to provide information for statutory and charity returns.
To provide financial administration support to the Charitable funds finance analyst and financial advice to Charitable fund holders across the Health Board’s charity.
The post holder will also liaise closely with the Health Board’s Charity team providing advice and support on governance around fundraising and other charity team functions.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. 5 ‘O’ Levels / GCSE’s including Mathematics and English
2. AAT NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
3. Customer Care Training
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Working in a team
5. Demonstrate Personal Achievement
Desirable criteria
6. Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
7. Financial Systems and Packages
8. Working in an office environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
9. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
10. Proficient computer skills, Excel and Word
11. Understanding technical accounting processes
12. Well-developed communication & interpersonal skills
13. Accurate and efficient standard keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
14. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable