Finance Officer Part Time 20 24 hours per week
Finance Officer Part Time 20/24 hours per week 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. 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.Attractive holiday package. Face to Face Interview Date - May.08.2025 Main duties of the job 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. About us Operating with a budget of around 1.9 million, we serve approximately 15,500 socially and culturally diverse patients and work from a large, modern Primary Care Health Centre.
We are a multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, physician associates, GP trainees, pharmacists, nursing and healthcare assistant team, and are looking for an individual to provide and support the financial management of our busy and high-performing Haringey practice.
What are the working hours like? As this is a part-time role there is some flexibility across the working week, however, there is a requirement to work a full day on a Monday and a Thursday, with a subsequent aim to provide a flexible working pattern for the benefit of you and the practice.
Job responsibilities 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:Supporting the financial management of the running of the practice.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 DeliverySupport 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.Review and raise BACS payments for all supplier invoices, ready for checking and approval.Raise necessary invoices for relevant income streams and post onto the accounting system.Reconcile income received against claims submitted for all money-related activities, in coordination with the Leadership Team.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 terms & conditions.Ensure that all contracts are competed for, to establish value for money (VfM).Regularly review and audit all contracts.Ensure that best Value for Money (VfM) is at the heart of all purchasing decisions.Assist the Leadership Team in pursuing new business opportunities within the public and private sector.
Services/Other Ad Hoc TasksSupport 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 . click apply for full job details