To support management in all aspects of practice finances, optimising efficiency and financial performance, and ensuring the organisation achieves its long-term strategic objectives.
Through innovative working, support the achievement of NHS targets and sustainable changes within a profitable, efficient practice environment. Collaborate with the management team to promote:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)
Social, Health, Environmental and Financial (SHEF) responsibilities
Quality improvement and compliance with CQC regulations
Confidentiality, continuous learning, and collaborative working
Main duties of the job
Primary Responsibilities
The Finance Officer will undertake the following core duties. Additional tasks may be required depending on workload and staffing:
Review all income and expenditure statements, rectify discrepancies, and report to management
Ensure timely payment of invoices
Manage petty cash and cheque systems effectively
Ensure accurate ledger coding for payroll
Prepare and present high-standard monthly financial reports
Present financial forecasts to partners as needed
Implement and monitor effective financial control processes
Provide financial insight regarding contract and legislative changes
Liaise with the ICB to ensure equitable resource allocation
Secondary Responsibilities
The Finance Officer may also be expected to:
Deputise for the Finance Manager in their absence
Be the primary finance contact for NHS England, ICB, and the organisations accountant
Support audit processes as directed
Attend external finance-related meetings
Overview of your organisation
We are a medium-sized based across two sites that are located very closely. We aim to provide our patients with continuity of care, building on our combined strengths. We have a deep-seated commitment to our patients and staff, believing in supporting our colleagues to deliver their best. We support both individual staff development and regular team time together to celebrate success and keep improving.
We believe in supporting our staff to work safely to deliver excellent care while preserving work/life balance for all.
We are part of a small and committed PCN groups of 3 practices who work closely together, including quarterly Network meetings for all of the nursing teams.