Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our small and friendly team at Taurus Healthcare.

The post holder will support the Primary Care Network by providing a high standard of service in key financial and operational functions.

We are a welcoming team of driven and energetic people who are looking for a well organised and effective individual who is proactive and able to use their own initiative.

We are looking for a good team player with the ability to communicate effectively, and willing to work on their own as well as part of a team.

This position is for 37.5 hours per week, however 30 hours per week will be considered

This position offers a working arrangement of Hybrid working

Main duties of the job:

To provide financial support and expertise to the East PCN, South & West PCN, North & West PCN and WBC PCN, working flexibly with PCN managers.

To ensure payments are made to PCN Practices following sign off by the respective PCNs.

To manage the ARRS finance process, ensuring the monthly claims are recorded in a timely and accurate manner in conjunction with the payroll and expense claims processes.

To prepare ARRS and PCN monthly reports, and attend monthly meetings for sign off and presentation at PCN meetings.

To reduce the workload of Practice Managers in areas of PCN, ARRS and Covid Vaccination.

To supervise the work of the Senior Finance Officer.

KEY Responsibilities:

Monthly report and interpretation at open and closed PCN/practice meetings. ARRS workforce submissions. Clear understanding of PCN funding streams and criteria for spending e.g., IIF, Leadership & Management Financial expertise to support robust strategic planning e.g., create and oversee planning tool / spreadsheet. Manage the highly complex HRH and other budgets, working closely and collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve robust finance outcomes. Advice re costing to support strategic planning Advice and support to PCN Development Manager re financial planning. Looking ahead and understanding opportunities and risks Maintenance of tracker spreadsheet showing payments made to practices. Produce schedule of payments expected to ensure payments to practices are on closed meeting agendas in a timely way and practices can be advised by PCN Manager re cashflow, and following authorisation to process this payments through the online banking system. PCN designated contact for direct queries from practices about payments and invoices Oversight and management of covid vaccination monies as agreed by PCN -currently managed by Lead Practice. Work Flexibly with each PCN with the support of the PCN Development Managers. Lead in the Taurus Annual Budget Setting in own areas. Assist in the Taurus Financial Final Accounts preparation and External Audit support Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Financial Reports and Year End forecast, undertaking highly complex interpretation of information in arriving at financial position. Inputting all Sales & Purchase invoices onto the financial system. Work as part of the Taurus Finance Team for professional support This role profile is not exhaustive and you may be directed to complete other tasks according to the skills and requirements for individual roles. These duties will always be reasonable and deemed within the expectations of your position.

About us :

Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients. Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that are delivered as close as possible to the patients home, whilst ensuring that patients who do require in hospital services are seen as quickly and effectively as possible.

At Taurus Healthcare we strive to create a diverse, inclusive workplace, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including those from Military Veterans and family members of serving personnel.

Taurus Healthcare offer many employee benefits, such as:

Access to a generous NHS pension scheme with 20.68% employer contribution. 33 to 38 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on service (pro rata for part-time staff). Access to an extensive Employee Benefits Programme (Vivup) offering:
o 24/7 access to counselling services

o Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes

o Access to a wide range of discounts from national retailers

Access to the Blue Light extensive discount scheme.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,874.54-38,245.45 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have a NVQ Level 5 / Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) member or equivalent experience to degree level plus supervisory experience ?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hereford HR4 0DG

Application deadline: 22/09/2025