Job summary
Do you like a challenge? Do you relish responsibility? Can you make complex simple? You should already be working in a finance role, ideally with an AAT qualification. You must have great attention to detail, a gift for complex numbers and the ability to communicate to a variety of stakeholders.
If you can tick all those boxes, then becoming our new Finance Officer can be your next career step. Working in the fast-paced environment of primary care, you will certainly not get bored.
You will be working centrally on PartnersHealth accounts, but also visiting PCN practices on a weekly basis and providing a financial service to GP partners on site. This post is office/practice based.
22.5 hours - to cover PartnersHealth (Cotgrave) & Orchard Surgery (Kegworth).
Main duties of the job
Duties include:-
* Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
* Process invoices, claims, payroll, pensions, reimbursements, payments, and receipts.
* Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers, generate reports, and perform credit control activities.
* Handle accounts for a variety of contract types including self-employed and sessional GPs.
* Manage banking activities, reconcile statements, and process payments.
* Assist with the annual budgeting process and year-end financial preparations.
About us
In return, we offer a competitive salary and pension, competitive holiday, free tea & coffee, funded social activities, discount scheme (via Bluelight), support to learn and a fun and supportive working environment. Salary £26,397 - £27,375
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 13th May 2025.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
Date posted
24 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,397 to £27,375 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0045-25-0034
Job locations
Rivermead
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3UQ
Job description Job responsibilities
Post
Finance Officer
Salary Grade
£26,397-£27,375
Reporting to
Finance & Corporate Governance Manager
Accountable to
CEO
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
You will be supporting PartnersHealth and practices within the PCN prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
You will be visiting practice within the PCN and tasked with performing accounting activities and maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with financial regulations. You will be working closely with GP Partners to resolve financial queries and provide management information and subject matter expertise to assist them in running the financial side of their business.
Alongside your practice finance role, you will also play a pivotal role in preparing accounts on a daily/monthly/yearly basis to support the accountant in preparing accurate financial records.
In this role you will work on all key finance areas including payroll, purchase/sales and credit control, financial reporting, and budgeting/year end.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All of the below will be performed across a variety of financial settings and you will need to deal with multiple accounts and stakeholders.
* Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
* Process invoices, claims, payroll, pensions, reimbursements, payments, and receipts.
* Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers, generate reports, and perform credit control activities.
* Handle accounts for a variety of contract types including self-employed and sessional GPs.
* Manage banking activities, reconcile statements, and process payments.
* Assist with the annual budgeting process and year-end financial preparations.
* Ensure data accuracy in the Zero accounting system, maintain efficient administrative systems, and meet deadlines.
* Adhere to all legal, statutory, data protection, and information governance regulations.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to address financial queries, provide accurate and timely financial information.
* Process monthly and ad-hoc invoices, reconcile the sales ledger, and maintain clear and organized filing systems.
* Code and process all purchase invoices with budget holder approval, generate and manage payment reports, reconcile the purchase ledger, and maintain organized filing systems.
* Process invoices received from multiple sources using, generate payment reports, and maintain comprehensive filing systems.
* Manage monthly bank statements, ensure timely banking of received cheques, handle petty cash transactions accurately, and maintain organized filing systems.
* Ensure accurate generation of payroll amendments for the accountants to generate payroll
* Process employee overtime and expenses
* Generate Management information and trend reports as required.
* Prepare and present financial information to partners.
CULTURAL
Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet role specific and governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development.
Continue to develop soft skills and emotional intelligence in line with the requirements and culture and to uphold the values and culture of PartnersHealth.
SAFEGUARDING
The organisation takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing domestic violence very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by:
* Attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults.
* Making sure they are familiar with their and the organisations requirements under relevant legislation.
* Adhering to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, practice guidance (e.g. LSCB Child Protection Procedures and Practice Guidance) and professional codes.
* Reporting any concerns to the appropriate authority.
MOBILITY
Employees may be required to work at any sites within the PCN.
BEHAVIOURS
PartnersHealth staff should strive towards the following behaviours to support their professional development and working life
o Communicate appropriately and clearly and also know when to listen.
o Polite and professional always.
o Self- starting, inquisitive, and determined
o Organised, Structured and Purposeful
o Diplomatic, Tactful, Emotionally Aware
o Determined, Focused and Resilient
o Self -Aware as an individual or part of a team
o Happy to Contribute, Respectful, Adaptable
o Eager to learn and seek the highest outcomes.
o Patient and outcome focused.
o Respectfully challenging and decisive
o Know when to ask for help.
o Work Safely
ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL
As an employee of the PartnersHealth it is expected that you will take due diligence and care regarding any information collected, recorded, processed or handled by you during the course of your work and that such information is collected, recorded, processed and handled in compliance with Practice requirements and instructions.
To work to the agreed standards, policies and procedures, values, and beliefs of the organisation
The duties of this post are a guide to the range of responsibilities that may be required. These may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service and/or the development needs of the post holder. This job description will be revised regularly to take account of changes within the organisational structure and the practice business plan.
Job description Job responsibilities
Post
Finance Officer
Salary Grade
£26,397-£27,375
Reporting to
Finance & Corporate Governance Manager
Accountable to
CEO
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
You will be supporting PartnersHealth and practices within the PCN prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
You will be visiting practice within the PCN and tasked with performing accounting activities and maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with financial regulations. You will be working closely with GP Partners to resolve financial queries and provide management information and subject matter expertise to assist them in running the financial side of their business.
Alongside your practice finance role, you will also play a pivotal role in preparing accounts on a daily/monthly/yearly basis to support the accountant in preparing accurate financial records.
In this role you will work on all key finance areas including payroll, purchase/sales and credit control, financial reporting, and budgeting/year end.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All of the below will be performed across a variety of financial settings and you will need to deal with multiple accounts and stakeholders.
* Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
* Process invoices, claims, payroll, pensions, reimbursements, payments, and receipts.
* Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers, generate reports, and perform credit control activities.
* Handle accounts for a variety of contract types including self-employed and sessional GPs.
* Manage banking activities, reconcile statements, and process payments.
* Assist with the annual budgeting process and year-end financial preparations.
* Ensure data accuracy in the Zero accounting system, maintain efficient administrative systems, and meet deadlines.
* Adhere to all legal, statutory, data protection, and information governance regulations.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to address financial queries, provide accurate and timely financial information.
* Process monthly and ad-hoc invoices, reconcile the sales ledger, and maintain clear and organized filing systems.
* Code and process all purchase invoices with budget holder approval, generate and manage payment reports, reconcile the purchase ledger, and maintain organized filing systems.
* Process invoices received from multiple sources using, generate payment reports, and maintain comprehensive filing systems.
* Manage monthly bank statements, ensure timely banking of received cheques, handle petty cash transactions accurately, and maintain organized filing systems.
* Ensure accurate generation of payroll amendments for the accountants to generate payroll
* Process employee overtime and expenses
* Generate Management information and trend reports as required.
* Prepare and present financial information to partners.
CULTURAL
Ensure continuing education, training and development is undertaken to meet role specific and governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development.
Continue to develop soft skills and emotional intelligence in line with the requirements and culture and to uphold the values and culture of PartnersHealth.
SAFEGUARDING
The organisation takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing domestic violence very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by:
* Attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults.
* Making sure they are familiar with their and the organisations requirements under relevant legislation.
* Adhering to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, practice guidance (e.g. LSCB Child Protection Procedures and Practice Guidance) and professional codes.
* Reporting any concerns to the appropriate authority.
MOBILITY
Employees may be required to work at any sites within the PCN.
BEHAVIOURS
PartnersHealth staff should strive towards the following behaviours to support their professional development and working life
o Communicate appropriately and clearly and also know when to listen.
o Polite and professional always.
o Self- starting, inquisitive, and determined
o Organised, Structured and Purposeful
o Diplomatic, Tactful, Emotionally Aware
o Determined, Focused and Resilient
o Self -Aware as an individual or part of a team
o Happy to Contribute, Respectful, Adaptable
o Eager to learn and seek the highest outcomes.
o Patient and outcome focused.
o Respectfully challenging and decisive
o Know when to ask for help.
o Work Safely
ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL
As an employee of the PartnersHealth it is expected that you will take due diligence and care regarding any information collected, recorded, processed or handled by you during the course of your work and that such information is collected, recorded, processed and handled in compliance with Practice requirements and instructions.
To work to the agreed standards, policies and procedures, values, and beliefs of the organisation
The duties of this post are a guide to the range of responsibilities that may be required. These may change from time to time to meet the needs of the service and/or the development needs of the post holder. This job description will be revised regularly to take account of changes within the organisational structure and the practice business plan.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* At least two years experience in accounts
Desirable
* AAT level 2/3 or similar Experience of working in primary care
Circumstances Essential
* Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
* Able to participate in on-call advice and support service
* Ability to work alone in the primary care setting
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
* Experience of working in a financial role & understanding of the principles of bookkeeping.
* Experience of working within a team and independently.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills
* Diligent with attention to detail & accuracy
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
* Excellent communication skills written and verbal
* IT skills in word processing, excel and e-mail.
* Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
* Motivated, cooperative team player
* Commitment to on-going professional development.
Desirable
* Experience of working with an accountancy software package
* Experience of Primary Care finance
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* At least two years experience in accounts
Desirable
* AAT level 2/3 or similar Experience of working in primary care
Circumstances Essential
* Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle
* Able to participate in on-call advice and support service
* Ability to work alone in the primary care setting
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
* Experience of working in a financial role & understanding of the principles of bookkeeping.
* Experience of working within a team and independently.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills
* Diligent with attention to detail & accuracy
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
* Excellent communication skills written and verbal
* IT skills in word processing, excel and e-mail.
* Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
* Motivated, cooperative team player
* Commitment to on-going professional development.
Desirable
* Experience of working with an accountancy software package
* Experience of Primary Care finance
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
PartnersHealth
Address
Rivermead
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3UQ
Employer's website
https://www.partnershealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
PartnersHealth
Address
Rivermead
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3UQ
Employer's website
https://www.partnershealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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