Job summary
St Johns Medical Centre are looking to recruit a part time Finance Manager working 16-20 hours per week over 3-4 days.
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational knowledge in mathematics or finance, capable of managing payroll reconciliations, procurement processes, and various administrative and book-keeping-related tasks. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of our financial operations.
Main duties of the job
Manage practice finances to maximise income & minimise expenditure.
Monitor cash flow. Predict workflow/mitigate financial risks.
Review income & expenditure statements including PCSE statements
Oversee accounts receivable and payable functions.
Maintain effective systems for handling patient fees, cheques
Co-ordinate year-end figures submission.
Manage staff payroll & practice pension schemes.
Assist in PAYE matters for practice staff.
Present financial forecasts to the partners.
Develop and oversee staff budgets.
Identify and implement cost saving projects.
Periodically review payroll and accounting software.
Brief and report to the partners on financial implications of contract and legislation changes.
Maintain transparent records for continuity.
Manage partnership drawings.
Lead procurement process for all expenditure
Manage stock levels.
Implement financial government, financial policies and document processes.
Represent the practice on financial matters within the Primary Care Network
Ensure insurance coverage.
Oversee practice bank accounts.
About us
St Johns Medical Centre is located in the market town of Altrincham within the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester.
We have a clinical team of 8 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GP's, 4 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA's & 1 Phlebotomist, all supported by a large reception and admin team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage practice finances to maximise income & minimise expenditure.
Monitor cash flow. Predict workflow/mitigate financial risks.
Review income & expenditure statements.
Oversee accounts receivable and payable functions.
Maintain effective systems for handling patient fees, petty cash, cheques.
Co-ordinate year-end figures submission.
Manage staff payroll & practice pension schemes.
Assist in PAYE matters for practice staff.
Present financial forecasts to the partners.
Develop and oversee staff budgets.
Identify and implement cost saving projects.
Periodically review payroll and accounting software.
Brief and report to the partners on financial implications of contract and legislation changes.
Maintain transparent records for continuity.
Manage partnership drawings.
Lead procurement process for all expenditure
Manage stock levels.
Implement financial government, financial policies and document processes.
Represent the practice on financial matters within the Primary Care Network
Ensure insurance coverage.
Oversee practice bank accounts.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of excellent organisational and planning skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- IT skills in word processing, excel and e-mail.
- Experience in using I.T based patient documentation systems.
- Record keeping skills.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection act
- Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon the practice.
- Ability to participate in audit and standard setting.
- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
- Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio.
- Able to work on own initiative but knows limitations of own competencies.
Desirable
- Familiar with IRIS GP Payroll, Xero system PCSE statements and working knowledge of General Practice finance
Qualifications
Essential
- Financial experience and / or qualification
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
St Johns Medical Centre
Address
Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centre
33 Market Street
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1PF