Job Description

Our practice manager will be going on maternity leave in January 2026.We are seeking a motivated individual to manage the financial operations of the business during a 12-month maternity leave period.
Reporting to the GP Partners, you will be responsible for various bookkeeping and administrative tasks. .
The role is for 15 hours across 2 days and requires working on-site at the practice.
We have a supportive team of 5 partners and serve nearly 9,000 patients.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include:

• Claims
• Accurately recording transactional information on Xero Accounting Software
• Payroll
• Management of all practice finances
• Participate in finance meetings
• Assist with the preparation of month and year end reports and other ad hoc tasks as and when required
• Providing presentations on the current financial situation
• Forecasting the finances
• Stock Ordering
• Update Databases and spreadsheets - Excel, Google Sheets
• Liaising with the accountants
• Assisting others within the finance team where required

About us
We are just over 9000 patient GP surgery. We have 5 GP partners, 3 ANPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs and a large admin team. We are also a training practice with 2 junior doctors
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4605-25-0002
Job locations
933 Blackburn Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 7LR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include:

• Claims
• Accurately recording transactional information on Xero Accounting Software
• Payroll
• Management of all practice finances
• Participate in finance meetings
• Assist with the preparation of month and year end reports and other ad hoc tasks as and when required
• Providing presentations on the current financial situation
• Forecasting the finances
• Stock Ordering
• Update Databases and spreadsheets - Excel, Google Sheets
• Liaising with the accountants
• Assisting others within the finance team where required

Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include:

• Claims
• Accurately recording transactional information on Xero Accounting Software
• Payroll
• Management of all practice finances
• Participate in finance meetings
• Assist with the preparation of month and year end reports and other ad hoc tasks as and when required
• Providing presentations on the current financial situation
• Forecasting the finances
• Stock Ordering
• Update Databases and spreadsheets - Excel, Google Sheets
• Liaising with the accountants
• Assisting others within the finance team where required

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• A discreet and professional approach
• Exposure to administration and an office environment
• A proactive and driven approach to tasks
• Competent IT skills, including accurate keyboard skills
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets Experience - Essential
• Xero Accounting Software Experience - Essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Motivated and flexible to learn new skills
• Ability to work in and respect a confidential environment
• Highly organised, methodical and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Xero experience.
• Finance background.
• Previous work in general practice.
• A Bookkeeping certificate

Experience
Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• A discreet and professional approach
• Exposure to administration and an office environment
• A proactive and driven approach to tasks
• Competent IT skills, including accurate keyboard skills
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets Experience - Essential
• Xero Accounting Software Experience - Essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Motivated and flexible to learn new skills
• Ability to work in and respect a confidential environment
• Highly organised, methodical and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Xero experience.
• Finance background.
• Previous work in general practice.
• A Bookkeeping certificate

Experience
Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Skills Required