Job summary
We are looking for an experienced
bookkeeper with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
The post holder will be responsible
for day to day financial transactions including raising and paying invoices,
bank reconciliation, cashflow management, processing payroll, pension
administration and liaising with external accountants.
Knowledge of General Practice funding
and NHS pension schemes would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities and duties include the following:
Maintain accurate financial
records using Sage software
Process invoices and payments, raise
invoices for income due and recharges for services provided by the surgery
Bank reconciliation
Cash flow monitoring
Process payroll for approximately
60 staff
Managing employee expense claims
Administration of employees NHS
Pension scheme and GP Partners superannuation contributions
Assist with relevant claims for GP
training, maternity locums, FP34 etc.
Preparation of ad hoc financial information
to support business decision-making
Maintain information and claims
relating to Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme
Support year-end accounts
processes and ensure financial documents and records are organised, compliant
and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes
Liaise with suppliers and staff
regarding finance queries
Liaise with bank, external
accountants and other external organisations as needed
About us
Balmore Park Surgery is a friendly and well-established practice in Caversham, providing high quality care to over 21,000 patients.
We are a training practice comprising 5 GP partners, supported by a range of clinicians including salaried GPs, GP trainees, ANPs, Pharmacists, Nurses, HCAs, Phlebotomists, a Mental Health nurse and a Social Prescriber. Reporting to the Practice Business Manager, you will be part of the large administrative team comprising the Operations Manager, the Clinical Data & IT Manager and a team of patient services staff, clinical coders, administrators, and care coordinators.
We are a PMS practice and are part of the Caversham Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities and duties
may include the following:
Maintain accurate financial
records using Sage software
Process invoices and payments, raise
invoices for income due and recharges for services provided by the surgery
Bank reconciliation
Cash flow monitoring
Process payroll for approximately
60 staff
Managing employee expense claims
Administration of employees NHS
Pension scheme and GP Partners superannuation contributions
Assist with relevant claims for GP
training, maternity locums, FP34 etc.
Preparation of ad hoc financial information
to support business decision-making
Maintain information and claims
relating to Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme
Support year-end accounts
processes and ensure financial documents and records are organised, compliant
and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes
Liaise with suppliers and staff
regarding finance queries
Liaise with bank, external
accountants and other external organisations as needed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities and duties
may include the following:
Maintain accurate financial
records using Sage software
Process invoices and payments, raise
invoices for income due and recharges for services provided by the surgery
Bank reconciliation
Cash flow monitoring
Process payroll for approximately
60 staff
Managing employee expense claims
Administration of employees NHS
Pension scheme and GP Partners superannuation contributions
Assist with relevant claims for GP
training, maternity locums, FP34 etc.
Preparation of ad hoc financial information
to support business decision-making
Maintain information and claims
relating to Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme
Support year-end accounts
processes and ensure financial documents and records are organised, compliant
and readily accessible for audit and reporting purposes
Liaise with suppliers and staff
regarding finance queries
Liaise with bank, external
accountants and other external organisations as needed
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven bookkeeping experience
- Experience of bank reconciliations, budgeting, cashflow, banking and financial reporting
- Payroll experience
Desirable
- Experience of Sage Accounting and Sage Payroll software
- Experience of working in General Practice or Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Recognised bookkeeping or accounting qualification (eg AAT, ICB or equivalent)
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines
- High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Clear and professional communication skills
Desirable
- Understand of NHS funding streams and GP practice finance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven bookkeeping experience
- Experience of bank reconciliations, budgeting, cashflow, banking and financial reporting
- Payroll experience
Desirable
- Experience of Sage Accounting and Sage Payroll software
- Experience of working in General Practice or Primary Care
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Recognised bookkeeping or accounting qualification (eg AAT, ICB or equivalent)
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines
- High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail
- Trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Clear and professional communication skills
Desirable
- Understand of NHS funding streams and GP practice finance
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.
