Job Description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government. We provide an essential, all-age, independent, impartial and bilingual careers guidance and coaching services in Wales, including the new Working Wales programme.


We as a nation thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. Organisations with a diverse workforce make better decisions, are more creative, are stronger, overall happier, and of course - it's the right thing to do. Diversity and inclusion can be transformative, contributing to the delivery of excellent public services, enabling continued improvements in what we do for the people of Wales. We are committed to having a workforce that at all job grades, is representative of the citizens we serve.


People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacancies with Careers Wales.

Finance and Payroll Team Leader

Salary: 42,763 - 45,863

Base:

Will be determined on appointment but agile working arrangements are in place.

Hours of Work: Full time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: Midnight on 12/05/2025

Job Outline:

The Finance and Payroll Team Leader will enhance and streamline budget and payroll related activity through planning, monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the company's financial activity, advising the Head of Finance and Estates on key budget and payroll issues.


The Finance and Payroll Team Leader will manage a team to deliver financial and payroll services in a timely and accurate manner within contractual, best practice, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

To be suitable for this position the successful candidate must have the following qualifications and relevant experience:


Graduate or equivalent standard such as professional qualifications (see below) and relevant management experience.


A relevant professional qualification in accountancy, finance from one of the following or equivalent:

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy Chartered Association of Certified Accountants Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Experience of working with local government pensions would be beneficial.

Welsh Language:

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this position.


Applications in Welsh or English are welcomed. An application made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Additional Information:

No job applicant will receive a less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status, economic status or sexual orientation.


We aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, and that treats people fairly with dignity and respect. This commitment starts at recruitment and is carried through all or employment practices, and ultimately to our work - supporting and improving the lives of the people of Wales.


For further information please ensure you read the full job specification: Finance and Payroll Team Leader.docx


Completed applications should be submitted by

12/05/25

.


Interviews will be held on

27/05/25.

Please visit Careers Wales' Recruitment Site for details of our vacancies. You can also find out more about us, our employment policy and terms and conditions.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications.

Attractive benefits including agile working, flexi time, 31 days annual leave, contributory pension scheme and health related cash back plan.