Finance Lead

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!

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.

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 qualified 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.

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!