Job summary Finance Officer Orchard Surgery Dereham Orchard Surgery are looking to recruit and experienced Finance Officer to join their friendly, forward thinking team two-three days per week (18-20 hours). Main duties of the job The Finance Officer will be responsible for coordination of all aspects of practice finances, along with optimising efficiency and financial performance to ensure the practice achieves its long-term strategic objectives. Previous experience of using Xero is essential and experience of working in general practice is preferred. About us Orchard Surgery is a friendly, forward thinking team. We are a teaching and training practice and work closely with our neighbouring Practices to form Mid-Norfolk Primary Care Network Informal discussions are welcomed Salary is in the range of £25,000-£30,000 pro rata, depending on experience Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1513-25-0004 Job locations Commercial Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 1AE Job description Job responsibilities You will be co-ordinating the practice's finances, maximising income, and reducing expenditure. You will need to ensure that all invoices and claims are submitted and paid within the given time frame. You will manage all financial aspects of the building, including liaising with the landlord and NHSE for rent reviews when required. Please see attached job description and person specification for more details Job description Job responsibilities You will be co-ordinating the practice's finances, maximising income, and reducing expenditure. You will need to ensure that all invoices and claims are submitted and paid within the given time frame. You will manage all financial aspects of the building, including liaising with the landlord and NHSE for rent reviews when required. Please see attached job description and person specification for more details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Excellent standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills Desirable Educated to degree level in healthcare or business AAT Accounting Qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing accounts Experience of using Xero accounts software Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development Desirable NHS/Primary care general practice experience Relevant health and safety experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Excellent standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills Desirable Educated to degree level in healthcare or business AAT Accounting Qualification Experience Essential Experience of managing accounts Experience of using Xero accounts software Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and development Desirable NHS/Primary care general practice experience Relevant health and safety experience 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 Orchard Surgery Address Commercial Road Dereham Norfolk NR19 1AE Employer's website https://www.orchardsurgerydereham.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)