Finance Lead

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Finance Lead, where your expertise will play a crucial role in supporting NHS initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work remotely while ensuring the integrity of financial systems and delivering robust analysis. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive environment, you will have the chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about finance and ready to embrace new challenges, this role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

State-of-the-Art Technology

Commitment to Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or public sector finance.
• Extensive experience with Oracle financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and reconciliation of balance sheet codes.
• Deliver high-quality ledger analysis and insights.

Skills

Oracle Financial Systems

Excel Skills

Payroll Processes

Problem Solving

Education

Part-qualified Accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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Embrace the chance to make a difference: Join NHS Arden & GEM CSU as an interim and bring your unique expertise to where it's needed most!

Opportunity for Interim Specialists to Support NHS Initiatives

We invite you to become a key member of our respected, diverse team at Arden & Gem, contributing to our temporary staffing framework that benefits the entire trust. We are actively seeking passionate Finance and Accountancy Professionals. Your role will be vital in assisting the NHS, with a strong emphasis on delivering client-focused results. The variety of services we provide creates an excellent opportunity for you to expand your professional abilities and knowledge.

Finance Lead

Role Scope:

• Full time hours - 37.5 per week
• A fixed-term agreement for 6 months
• Remote working opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Finance Lead to join our team. The role is critical to ensure the integrity of the financial systems, supporting the accurate management of payroll-related financial processes, and delivering robust ledger analysis. You will have advanced Oracle system expertise, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of payroll processes.

You will provide key support for maintaining accurate payroll transactions, ensuring balance sheet and reconciliations are completed on time, and strengthening the financial controls across the ledger.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the review and reconciliation of balance sheet codes.
• Investigate, clear, and resolve historical issues and aged balances on the balance sheet to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver high-quality ledger analysis and provide insights into key trends and risks across the balance sheet.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing detailed and accurate information on payroll and balance sheet processes.

Our Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay (AFC Band 6) £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro-rata, depending on your experience and the number of years you have worked in the NHS.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Our employees get to work with the latest and most advanced technologies available.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We foster innovation, teamwork, and advancement by offering complimentary training and development to all staff.

Experience and qualifications required include:

• Part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience in NHS or public sector finance.
• Extensive experience with Oracle financial systems in a financial environment.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and payroll-related financial controls.
• A proactive problem solver, comfortable with investigating issues and proposing solutions.

We value diverse skills and perspectives within our team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and career paths.

Next Steps:

We encourage independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share ideas. Our culture promotes a healthy work-life balance and a supportive working environment.

Visit our website at www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk to learn more about us and apply.

Note: We are not sponsoring these positions, so applicants must be UK residents.

At Arden & GEM CSU, we aim to make the application process accessible and straightforward. We hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external platforms. Whether you submit your CV via LinkedIn’s one-click feature or complete an application form on NHS Jobs, all applications are equally valued. The method you choose is up to you!

At Arden & GEM, we value inclusivity and embrace change. We understand your time is valuable and work-life balance is important. Apply in the way that suits you best — and join us to make a difference!