The Finance Officer is responsible for the continuing effective delivery of financial and administrative support and services to the Leadership Team. The post holder will be responsible for the management of all various incoming and outgoing funding streams and is the main finance point of contact for staff and external organisations.
The post holder will keep accurate books of account reflecting the financial affairs of the Practice, and will support and be responsible to the Practice Manager by:
providing financial administrative support and services to all members of the practice team
supporting the effective delivery of all financial matters
There will; on occasion, be a need to be prepared to deal with the unscripted and the unexpected.
Job Responsibilities
:
Operational Delivery
Support the Practice Manager in the day-to-day financial management of the Practice
Manage payment of all supplier invoices in a timely manner
Ensure all supplier and customer details remain up-to-date on the accounting system
Raise necessary invoices for relevant income streams and post onto the accounting system
Maintain a knowledge of the income streams of the Practice under the GMS contract and ensure that the Practice receives all income due to it
Enter onto the accounts all income into the Practice this is to include the Monthly Statement of Income from all income sources as received
Reconciliation of all bank accounts (main account, savings account, credit card account) and petty cash account
Enter all cash and cheques received into the Practice accounting system and make sure all the cash and cheques are banked weekly/monthly including monies collected by the reception team
Manage aged receivables
Monitor practice expenditure on consumables
Check and process ad hoc locum payments and timesheets for verification and approval
Reconcile COVID Vaccinator invoices with relevant timesheets and pay vaccinators weekly
Link with the PCN finance team and ascertain accurate accounts and incoming money streams
Ensure the indemnity tracker is kept up-to-date with all indemnity payments and ensure reimbursements are processed in a timely manner
Ensure practice-related PCSE information is accurate and updated for GPs where required
Liaise with the Primary Care Commissioning & Contracting Team, local Public Health teams and NHS England/Improvement central finance teams to ensure that all queries/discrepancies relating to the income and expenditure of the practice are resolved
Track all private work carried out by GPs and reimburse accordingly
Manage bank accounts, cash flow, and optimise the investment of surplus funds
Assist and support in the preparation of the Year End accounts; ensuring that the year-end drug stock is completed on time
Payroll and Pensions
Responsible for the day-to-day management of payroll, to include collating monthly payroll information for processing by the external payroll provider (IRIS Bureau) with the monthly spreadsheet for the staff payroll to include a record of all overtime and sickness information
Support the Practice Manager with the payment of staff wages
Maintain an up-to-date, good working knowledge of statutory payments, such as SMP, SPP and SSP
Financial Management, Audit and Reporting
Production and analysis of monthly financial reports using the ledger system and report writing packages in particular, a Profit & loss report and a Balance Sheet
Monitor the financial performance of the Practice and where needed, investigate variances and provide analysis on financial data
Produce financial forecasts (where needed liaise with the practices accountants) and feedback to the Leadership Team on a regular basis
Provide financial management support to the Leadership Team
Report to the Leadership Team on the financial affairs of the Practice
Maintain a close working relationship with the practices accountants
Contracts/Purchasing
Supporting the Practice Manager to:
Services/Other Ad Hoc Tasks
Support the Practice Manager in liaising with the practices insurers at annual renewal and in the event of any practice claims
Maintain routine, effective communication with the Leadership Team
Develop and assist in the development of protocols, standard procedures and performance standards relating to best financial practices and ensure that these are implemented and followed
General
Deal with general administrative issues related to finance
Attend regular and ad hoc staff meetings as required
Undertake other relevant duties assigned by Leadership Team from time to time, in order to ensure the smooth running of the practice
We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly and supportive practice, as we are currently recruiting for a part-time Finance Officer to complement our team and best serve our patients. We offer a nurturing environment that promotes an individuals development, so this role would be suitable for an established Finance Officer with experience working in financial management/primary care, or a new but highly competent and motivated individual looking to progress. We are keen to support our staffs personal interests and their professional development so their careers can evolve.
Key benefits
We have a comprehensive package of staff benefits which include:
We are immensely proud to be an accredited
London Living Wage
employer offering a
competitive
salary recognising experience and length of service
Promotion of
a healthy work-life balance
Great support
in your role from our experienced and competent administrative team
Opportunities
for promotion and advancement
Regular
team meetings
Attractive
holiday package
Who are we looking for?
Our team is made up of dynamic, innovative and caring people and we are looking for applicants with a similar working ethos. This post would ideally be suitable for someone with experience, however we believe in employing the right person and would help support those with less experience, provided there is a willingness to learn. We feel there are a lot of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge of financial management and organisational processes.
The successful candidate should be able to prioritise their workload, have effective communication skills with staff, and work with a high degree of accuracy. You should be able to work in accordance with good practice of bookkeeping and accounting.
What support will you receive?
There is a full two week induction to the practice, where training will be provided, including working protocols and procedures. You will work with an experienced leadership and management team.
The Finance Officer is responsible for the continuing effective delivery of financial and administrative support and services to the Leadership Team. The post holder will be responsible for the management of all various incoming and outgoing funding streams and is the main finance point of contact for staff and external organisations.
The post holder will keep accurate books of account reflecting the financial affairs of the Practice, and will support and be responsible to the Practice Manager by:
providing financial administrative support and services to all members of the practice team
supporting the effective delivery of all financial matters
There will; on occasion, be a need to be prepared to deal with the unscripted and the unexpected.
Job Responsibilities
:
Operational Delivery
Support the Practice Manager in the day-to-day financial management of the Practice
Manage payment of all supplier invoices in a timely manner
Ensure all supplier and customer details remain up-to-date on the accounting system
Raise necessary invoices for relevant income streams and post onto the accounting system
Maintain a knowledge of the income streams of the Practice under the GMS contract and ensure that the Practice receives all income due to it
Enter onto the accounts all income into the Practice this is to include the Monthly Statement of Income from all income sources as received
Reconciliation of all bank accounts (main account, savings account, credit card account) and petty cash account
Enter all cash and cheques received into the Practice accounting system and make sure all the cash and cheques are banked weekly/monthly including monies collected by the reception team
Manage aged receivables
Monitor practice expenditure on consumables
Check and process ad hoc locum payments and timesheets for verification and approval
Reconcile COVID Vaccinator invoices with relevant timesheets and pay vaccinators weekly
Link with the PCN finance team and ascertain accurate accounts and incoming money streams
Ensure the indemnity tracker is kept up-to-date with all indemnity payments and ensure reimbursements are processed in a timely manner
Ensure practice-related PCSE information is accurate and updated for GPs where required
Liaise with the Primary Care Commissioning & Contracting Team, local Public Health teams and NHS England/Improvement central finance teams to ensure that all queries/discrepancies relating to the income and expenditure of the practice are resolved
Track all private work carried out by GPs and reimburse accordingly
Manage bank accounts, cash flow, and optimise the investment of surplus funds
Assist and support in the preparation of the Year End accounts; ensuring that the year-end drug stock is completed on time
Payroll and Pensions
Responsible for the day-to-day management of payroll, to include collating monthly payroll information for processing by the external payroll provider (IRIS Bureau) with the monthly spreadsheet for the staff payroll to include a record of all overtime and sickness information
Support the Practice Manager with the payment of staff wages
Maintain an up-to-date, good working knowledge of statutory payments, such as SMP, SPP and SSP
Financial Management, Audit and Reporting
Production and analysis of monthly financial reports using the ledger system and report writing packages in particular, a Profit & loss report and a Balance Sheet
Monitor the financial performance of the Practice and where needed, investigate variances and provide analysis on financial data
Produce financial forecasts (where needed liaise with the practices accountants) and feedback to the Leadership Team on a regular basis
Provide financial management support to the Leadership Team
Report to the Leadership Team on the financial affairs of the Practice
Maintain a close working relationship with the practices accountants
Contracts/Purchasing
Supporting the Practice Manager to:
Services/Other Ad Hoc Tasks
Support the Practice Manager in liaising with the practices insurers at annual renewal and in the event of any practice claims
Maintain routine, effective communication with the Leadership Team
Develop and assist in the development of protocols, standard procedures and performance standards relating to best financial practices and ensure that these are implemented and followed
General
Deal with general administrative issues related to finance
Attend regular and ad hoc staff meetings as required
Undertake other relevant duties assigned by Leadership Team from time to time, in order to ensure the smooth running of the practice
We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly and supportive practice, as we are currently recruiting for a part-time Finance Officer to complement our team and best serve our patients. We offer a nurturing environment that promotes an individuals development, so this role would be suitable for an established Finance Officer with experience working in financial management/primary care, or a new but highly competent and motivated individual looking to progress. We are keen to support our staffs personal interests and their professional development so their careers can evolve.
Key benefits
We have a comprehensive package of staff benefits which include:
We are immensely proud to be an accredited
London Living Wage
employer offering a
competitive
salary recognising experience and length of service
Promotion of
a healthy work-life balance
Great support
in your role from our experienced and competent administrative team
Opportunities
for promotion and advancement
Regular
team meetings
Attractive
holiday package
Who are we looking for?
Our team is made up of dynamic, innovative and caring people and we are looking for applicants with a similar working ethos. This post would ideally be suitable for someone with experience, however we believe in employing the right person and would help support those with less experience, provided there is a willingness to learn. We feel there are a lot of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge of financial management and organisational processes.
The successful candidate should be able to prioritise their workload, have effective communication skills with staff, and work with a high degree of accuracy. You should be able to work in accordance with good practice of bookkeeping and accounting.
What support will you receive?
There is a full two week induction to the practice, where training will be provided, including working protocols and procedures. You will work with an experienced leadership and management team.