Finance Team Lead

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accuracy and attention to detail? HMP Addiewell are seeking a dedicated Finance Team Leader to join our team and provide essential support to the Business Manager.

What We Are Offering:

• Salary around £35,000 depending on experience.
• 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday.
• Fulltime and site-based role.
• Please see the attached benefits guide to see everything we have to offer!

What the Job Looks Like:
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our finance department, ensuring the smooth management of prisoner cash and other financial activities.
As a Finance Team Leader at HMP Addiewell, you will be at the forefront of our finance operations, working closely with the Business Manager and internal departments to support the prison’s financial activities. You will handle high volumes of daily transactional processing, ensuring all cash-related transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled on our CMS system. Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly journals, financial reports, and balance sheet reconciliations related to prisoners’ cash, bank, purchase orders, and suppliers.
You will play a crucial role in maintaining accounting controls, policies, and compliance, continuously reviewing, and improving working practices to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Additionally, you will manage and develop finance staff, promoting a culture of excellence and personal growth. Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders will be key, as you handle queries, complaints, and correspondence, ensuring a professional and positive approach at all times.
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a custodial environment while fostering financial awareness across the organisation. Join us at HMP Addiewell and become an integral part of our dynamic Finance team!
Please see the attached job description for a full list of the main responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate:

Ideals:

• Part-qualified accountant or studying towards a recognised financial qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, ICAEW, or other UK recognised professional bodies).
• Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of working with limited supervision.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Previous experience in cash reconciliation and cash management.
• Strong communication skills, offering a professional and positive approach.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and driven.
• Commitment to personal development and participation in training as required.

Desirables

• Previous experience in a custodial environment
• Experience in managing staff.

Whilst the ideal candidate would fit into the above points, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!
Why Join Us?

Sodexo’s vision for HMP Addiewell is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. And for that you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.
We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome and can be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.
If you have the ambition to build a successful career and the people skills to build successful relationships, apply now for a career that’s too good to miss