Job Description

Job Summary

The Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting thefinancial managementand strategic decision-making of the GP Practice. This role involves preparingaccurateandtimelyfinancial reports, analysing performance, managing budgets, and ensuring the practice meets its financial and statutory obligations.

You will work closely with the Practice Managers, GP Partners, andDirectorstoprovidefinancial insight that supports efficient, compliant, and sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts. Reconcile the monthly transactions for each cost centre, liaise with budget holdersto clarify the expenditure and any queries on categorisation Analyse variances between actual and budgeted results,identifyingtrends and areas for improvement, report to Director of Finance and Corporate Services. Ensure that invoicing,accrualsand prepayment schedules are in order and calculations areaccurate Prepare year-end accounts, including all reconciliations and resolving queriesand liaise with external accountants for finalisation and audit preparation. Assistwith creating a new set of management accounts pack including setting the coding in the accounting software and designing the reports
Budgeting & Forecasting

Support the annual budget-setting process in collaboration with the Practice Managers,Partnersand Directors Prepare budget templates which are user-friendly, well- developed to accommodate any changes and efficient. Develop financial forecasts andmonitorperformance against budgets. Provide financial modelling and analysis to support decision-making and long-term planning.
Income & Expenditure Management

Monitor NHS and non-NHS income streams (e.g. GMS/PMS payments, enhanced services, QOF, private income). Track and reconcile PCN payments and reimbursements, including setting automated templates to track the invoicing. Manage staff allocationsin payroll journals, provide staff cost reports to budget holders,
Financial Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with NHS financial regulations, tax obligations, and payroll legislation. Maintain strong internal financial controls and procedures Assistwith providing the documentation of the processes, review financepoliciesand procedures, ensuring that the accounting principles are applied consistently. Assistwith data analysis and compliance metrics for Practice Managers
Operational Support

Advise on cost efficiency, service profitability, and funding opportunities. Track and report onPCN funding including reimbursements, shared roles, and service income. Provide financial data and insights for CQC inspections, business cases, and funding bids.
Person Specification

Essential

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent). Proven experience in management accounting orfinancial management. Strong analytical andadvancedExcel skillsincluding complex formulas and Power Query Experience in budgeting and forecasting Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues. Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable

Experience in primary care, healthcare, or NHS finance. Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage). Knowledge of GP Practice funding streams and NHS contracts.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Referral programme
Work Location: In person