Employer: Health Education and Improvement Wales
Job Title: Systems Accountant
Location: United Kingdom (Ty Dysgu, Cefn Coed, Nantgarw, Cardiff, CF15 7QQ)
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Flexible working
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change – Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 07 September 2025
Job Summary
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated finance professional to join the finance team as a Systems Accountant.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of financial systems and digitalisation of processes
Position sits within the Financial Accounts team, within the Finance, Planning, Performance and National Programmes Directorate
Reports to the Head of Financial Accounts
Leads the administration, development, and maintenance of financial management and business systems, ensuring integrity, controls, interfaces, subsystems, BI tools, and closedown requirements
Provides support to roles across the Finance Department and wider HEIW departments
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
Lead on financial planning, policy, budgetary control, and reporting for senior managers including Directors and Associate Directors
Provide strategic financial and business case advice across Commissioning and Directorate budgets
Analyse and interpret highly complex financial management information to support policy direction
Take responsibility for budget setting, financial reporting, and advising on financial implications of development proposals
Act as a key senior member of the Finance Department
About Health Education and Improvement Wales
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales. Its statutory functions include:
Education and training
Workforce planning, development, and transformation
Leadership and succession planning
Careers support
Purpose: To develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients and excellent population health.
Partnerships: HEIW works closely with Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies, and Welsh Government.
Values:
Respect for All in every contact with others
Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
Together as a Team: Collaboration across NHS Wales and with partners
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What to Expect:
Corporate induction and 90-day welcome itinerary
Compassionate leadership
A meaningful, values-based performance appraisal process
Opportunities to influence health and social care services and impact the lives and wellbeing of people in Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential:
CCAB qualified / IT qualification or equivalent experience
Extensive knowledge of financial systems and digital developments
Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable:
Ability to speak Welsh
Experience
Essential:
Extensive experience with NHS financial systems (e.g., Oracle EBS, Qlik Sense)
Significant experience across finance/digital systems
Strong analytical, interpretation, and judgement skills on complex issues
Desirable:
Knowledge of NHS financial policies and procedures
Gwybodaeth am systemau a phrosesau ariannol a chaffael y GIG
Skills and Attributes
Essential:
Excellent technical, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Innovative approach to problem-solving, encouraging creative thinking
Strong negotiating, influencing, and management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to explain complex IT/Systems issues to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Other Requirements:
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from Skilled Worker visa applicants are welcome and considered equally
Criminal Record Certificates: Required for overseas applicants who have lived abroad for 12+ months in the past 10 years
UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration (see NHS Careers website)
How to Apply
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