Assistant Finance Systems Accountant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can really make an impact in a varied and busy role? You will be contributing to a key programme of work and developing business as usual finance processes and procedures.

The opportunity

NHS Resolution is looking for a Systems Accountant on a 6 months fixed term contract basis to look after our Finance internal systems which will include configuring and maintaining them. You will be working with Business Central (the Finance accounting system), Webexpenses, (the Expense Claim system) and all related applications and software.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the systems configuration is fit for purpose and in particular for making sure the integration with other systems run smoothly. You will be training internal stakeholders on Finance processes and be the first point of contact for system-related issues.

You will also participate in the continuous improvement of our new Claims system, CaseHub, and integration with Business Central. This is a significant programme of work that will be continuing for some time after the first “go live” in June 2025.

You will be working closely with the Finance & Systems Controller and the Finance System Accountant to update and document all finance processes and training both finance and non-finance staff on key processes within these. As well as reviewing functionality within Business Central to reduce reliance on the external software support contractor.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Finance team and working with the Financial & Systems Controller to ensure efficient use of our finance system, maximising the capabilities of the system, and ensuring effective controls are in place and monitored.
• Secondary contact between finance team, IT team and systems suppliers
• Developing and maintaining the finance system Business Central (BC) and the development of reporting using Power BI to integrate with BC.
• Liaising with all finance members to ensure efficient use of the system.
• Developing and delivering on finance processes (e.g., purchase orders) across the organisation as required.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified accountant i.e., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA CIPFA, ICAS and Chartered Accountants Ireland or equivalent relevant experience in a financial accountancy environment.
• Relevant project management qualification e.g., Prince2 practitioner, or equivalent project management experience is desirable but not essential
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office packages including excel, outlook, word and various financial software packages. High degree of speed and accuracy required.
• Good understanding of databases, data uploads, extraction, and interfaces with other systems such as Power BI and or SQL functionality
• Qualification or equivalent experience in business improvement methodology – e.g., Lean Six Sigma is also desirable
• Ideally you will be immediately available or on a short notice period and available during May 2025 to start a new role.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details

At NHS Resolution (NHSR), we pride ourselves on recruiting talented individuals from a wide array of professional backgrounds. While many of our team members come from the NHS, we also welcome expertise from insurance companies, legal firms, technology sectors, and everything in between. Our commitment to diversity means we value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all walks of life bring to our organisation. By fostering an inclusive environment, we ensure that our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

Who we are

We are NHS Resolution, an arm’s length body operating under the Department of Health and Social Care. At our core, we specialise in claims management, dispute resolution, and knowledge sharing within the NHS. Our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patient care. We have over 830 employees across the UK

Please see our careers site for further details about us

To apply please provide us with a covering letter explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.

We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI

Closing date is Tuesday 13th May, 2025 at 23.59

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified accountant i.e., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA CIPFA, ICAS and Chartered Accountants Ireland or equivalent relevant experience in a financial accountancy environment.

Desirable

• Relevant project management qualification e.g., Prince2 practitioner, or equivalent project management experience is desirable but not essential
• Qualification or equivalent experience in business improvement methodology e.g., Lean Six Sigma is also desirable

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a financial accountancy environment.
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office packages including excel, outlook, word and various financial software packages. High degree of speed and accuracy required.
• Good understanding of databases, data uploads, extraction, and interfaces with other systems such as Power BI and or SQL functionality

Desirable

• N/A

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Resolution

Address

Leeds, London, Hybrid or Home working

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Yorkshire

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://resolution.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)