Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team for one to two days per week, with complete flexibility on working days and hours.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and proactive individual with proven experience in primary care finance, particularly within general practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in rebuilding and modernising our financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across all areas of the practice.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone confident working independently with minimal supervision. You will oversee payroll, pensions, claims, reporting, and budgeting, supporting the leadership team in driving financial stability and innovation.
The role would suit a professional seeking portfolio or part-time work, or a flexible addition to existing commitments. We can offer an immediate start for the right candidate and a welcoming, supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
Main duties of the job
Full review and rebuild of financial systems and processes.
Responsible for budget planning, forecasting, and ongoing financial monitoring.
Processing staff payroll, pension contributions, and statutory payments in line with NHS requirements.
Management of financial claims including CQRS, PCNreimbursements, ARRS funding, and other income streams.
Preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for both internal use and external bodies.
Support for CQC, NHS England, and PCN financial compliance.
Regular liaison with external accountants, auditors, and NHS organisations to ensure financial accuracy and governance.
About us
The Dove Medical Practice is a friendly surgery based in Erdington, Birmingham, serving a diverse population of around 9,300 patients.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care through a dedicated multidisciplinary team including GPs, ANPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, and an experienced administrative team.
Our culture is open, supportive, and innovative - we actively encourage staff development, new ideas, and digital transformation to improve both patient and staff experience. We believe in teamwork, transparency, and celebrating each others successes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage practice finances, maximising income and reducing expenditure
- Accurately monitor cash flow, forecast and predict workflow corresponding to
income
- Review all income and expenditure statements, identifying any inaccuracies
and rectifying such issues
- Ensure invoices are paid within the given time frame
- Maintain an effective system for the handling of petty cash and cheques
- Submit year-end figures liaising with the organisations accountant
- Manage and oversee the organisations pension scheme, retaining accurate
records
- Manage partners drawings
- Manage and oversee PAYE for all organisation staff
- Present financial forecasts to partners as and when required
- Ensure the presentation of monthly financial reports is of a high standard
- Ensure that effective financial controls are in place and processes are
adhered to
- Understand and brief the management team on the financial implications of
contract and legislation changes affecting the organisation
- Maintain an effective working relationship with the ICB, ensuring the
organisation receives a proportionate and equitable allocation of resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage practice finances, maximising income and reducing expenditure
- Accurately monitor cash flow, forecast and predict workflow corresponding to
income
- Review all income and expenditure statements, identifying any inaccuracies
and rectifying such issues
- Ensure invoices are paid within the given time frame
- Maintain an effective system for the handling of petty cash and cheques
- Submit year-end figures liaising with the organisations accountant
- Manage and oversee the organisations pension scheme, retaining accurate
records
- Manage partners drawings
- Manage and oversee PAYE for all organisation staff
- Present financial forecasts to partners as and when required
- Ensure the presentation of monthly financial reports is of a high standard
- Ensure that effective financial controls are in place and processes are
adhered to
- Understand and brief the management team on the financial implications of
contract and legislation changes affecting the organisation
- Maintain an effective working relationship with the ICB, ensuring the
organisation receives a proportionate and equitable allocation of resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent standard of education with excellent literacy
- and numeracy skills
- AAT Accounting Qualification
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance
- service delivery
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral and
- presenting)
- Excellent leadership skills
- Strong IT skills
- Strategic thinker and negotiator
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of managing accounts
- Experience of maintaining financial information systems
- Experience of using a financial IT system
- Experience of financial planning and forecasting
- Experience of primary care/running costs for NHS
- organisations
- Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas
- and minutes
Desirable
- Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and
- development
- Experience of performance management, including
- appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary
- procedures
- Experience of successfully developing and
- implementing projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent standard of education with excellent literacy
- and numeracy skills
- AAT Accounting Qualification
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in healthcare or business
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to exploit and negotiate opportunities to enhance
- service delivery
- Excellent communication skills (written, oral and
- presenting)
- Excellent leadership skills
- Strong IT skills
- Strategic thinker and negotiator
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of managing accounts
- Experience of maintaining financial information systems
- Experience of using a financial IT system
- Experience of financial planning and forecasting
- Experience of primary care/running costs for NHS
- organisations
- Experience of chairing meetings, producing agendas
- and minutes
Desirable
- Experience of workforce planning, forecasting and
- development
- Experience of performance management, including
- appraisal writing, staff development and disciplinary
- procedures
- Experience of successfully developing and
- implementing projects
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.
