Finance Lead

NHS Arden & GEM CSU; Greater London; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Finance Lead, where your expertise will support vital NHS initiatives. This role offers the chance to work remotely and contribute to a diverse team dedicated to enhancing financial integrity. With a focus on payroll processes and ledger analysis, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and accuracy. Embrace the opportunity to grow your professional skills while making a meaningful impact in healthcare finance. This is your chance to be part of a supportive and innovative environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

State-of-the-Art Technology

Commitment to Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or public sector finance is essential.
• Proficient in payroll-related financial controls.
• Ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and reconciliation of balance sheet codes.
• Deliver high-quality ledger analysis and insights.
• Support audit requirements with accurate payroll information.

Skills

Oracle financial systems

Excel skills

Payroll processes

Problem-solving

Education

Part qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

This range is provided by NHS Arden & GEM CSU. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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 a 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, dependant 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 qualifi4ed accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience in NHS or public sector finance.
• Extensive experience of Oracle financial systems in a financial environment.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes and payroll related financial controls.
• A pro-active problem solver, comfortable with investigating issues and proposing solutions.

Keep in mind, we appreciate a variety of skills and viewpoints within our team and welcome candidates from all walks of life and different career backgrounds.

Next Steps:

We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

Visit our website at www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk to learn more about who we are and apply.

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

At Arden & GEM CSU, we prioritise making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we sometimes hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external job boards. Whether you choose LinkedIn’s one-click CV submission or prefer to submit an application form via NHS Jobs, every application is valued equally, and the choice of how you apply is yours!

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Financial Services

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