Capital Systems Accountant

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the financial accounting department of Powys Teaching Health Board who are seeking a Capital Systems Accountant. The aim of the role is to provide proactive financial support across the Health Board, advising on all aspects of Capital Accounting and VAT.

Main duties of the job

• Provide professional financial advice and support to budget holders within Directorates to contribute to achieving the capital programme.
• Provide a robust financial control environment in support of the Finance Director's key statutory responsibilities for capital accounting including maintaining the integrity of the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals and asset validations are undertaken correctly.
• Responsible for the analysis of all VAT entries within the Health Board ledger in preparation of the Monthly VAT return for HMRC and associated returns. Identify and amend entries to conform with HMRC guidance prior to the submission of the monthly return.
• Maintain good communication skills, liaising with the Directorate Budget Holders, including members of the Executive Team, Department Heads of Service, Audit personnel and management on a regular basis.
• Apply analytical skills and further develop finance career while gaining wider understanding of NHS services.

About Us

Being the smallest Health 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

• Date posted: 31 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 7
• Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: 070-AC155-1225
• Job locations:
  Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Brecon, LD3 0LU

Job Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Essential

• Fully qualified (CCAB) Accountant
• Demonstrate continued professional development
• Experience of working with budget holders
• High degree of knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Significant analytical abilities
• Able to use GL system to generate financial reports, manipulate and interpret data
• Experience of maintaining and enhancing an accounting system
• Awareness of audit requirements
• Knowledge of finance and procurement processes

Desirable

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
• Experience of maintaining and enhancing an accounting system
• Experience of Working with the NHS

Essential Skills

• Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Word & advanced Window skills

Desirable Skills

• Strong written communication skills

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

• Employer name:
  Powys Teaching Health Board
• Address:
  Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys, Brecon, LD3 0LU
• Employer's website: /

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

Accounting

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