Lead System Accountant

Care Quality Commission

Remote

Expires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks

Finance

Full time

£55,172 - £74,204 per year

Job summary

Make a difference
Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Finance that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As our Lead Systems Accountant, you’ll help ensure our financial systems and data are trusted, enabling better decisions that support safe, high-quality care.

Picture this

You’re improving how finance systems work across the organisation, making it easier for teams to access reliable data and insightful reports to make confident decisions that improve outcomes. You’ll work with a wide range of colleagues to shape smarter processes that support CQC’s mission.

In the last year as a Lead Systems Accountant in Finance, you might have led the rollout of a new suite of financial reports, underpinned by quality data and driven by effective finance system and efficient processes, improving the accuracy and timeliness of reporting to enable confident decision making.
You might also have overseen testing and quality assurance for system updates, ensuring strong controls and reliable reporting that supports effective decision making across CQC.

Job description

The role

You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:

Shape finance systems and processes: Work with senior colleagues to plan and deliver improvements to systems, data quality and reporting that support Finance and the wider organisation.
Deliver system changes: Lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of updates, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
Support teams and stakeholders: Work closely with colleagues across CQC, offering guidance, managing risks and issues, and helping teams use systems effectively through training and support.

Person specification

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We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

Evidence of in-depth experience working with finance related systems to achieve successful outcomes, including experience of planning, implementing and managing risks associated with system changes and updates.
Professional accounting qualification, with experience using financial knowledge to improve systems, processes or reporting in an organisation.
Experience working with a range of stakeholders across different levels, including providing clear advice or insights that support decision making and improve ways of working.

Benefits

The Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
Training and development opportunities.
Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

To apply, please click the ‘Apply at advertiser’s site’ button located at the bottom of this page.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Gemma Skipsey Deputy Director of Finance
Email : Gemma.Skipsey@cqc.org.uk

Salary range

£55,172 - £74,204 per year