Bookkeeper/Finance Assistant

The Holbrook & Shotley Practice are looking for a bookkeeper/finance administrator to join their team. This position is offered on a part time basis for 15 hours per week.

You will be providing support the Partners and the Practice Manager in the management and coordination of all aspects of practice finances, optimising efficiency and financial performance, ensuring the practice achieves its long-term strategic objectives.

Job responsibilities will include;

• Review all income and expenditure statements, identifying any inaccuracies and rectifying such issues, informing the Practice Manager/Senior Partner as required
• Manage accounting system Xero
• Ensure invoices are paid within the given time frame
• Maintain an effective system for the handling of petty cash and cheques
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate ledger coding for payroll
• Ensure the presentation of monthly financial reports is of a high standard
• Present financial forecasts to partners as and when required
• Ensure that effective financial controls are in place and processes are adhered to
• Understand and brief the management team on financial implications of contract and legislation changes affecting the practice
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the PCN & ICB, ensuring the practice receives a proportionate and equitable allocation of resources

• Excellent standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience of maintaining financial information systems
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of data analysis and the production of reports
• Experience of using the Xero financial system
•  Experience of financial planning and forecasting
• Experience of primary care/running costs for NHS organisations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.