The Symons Medical Centre

Finance Manager - Maternity Cover

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to cover maternity leave. Working closely with the Practice Manager within a friendly team this is a crucial role that requires excellent communication skills, a friendly manner and attention to detail.

This is a part-time role of up to 20 hours per week spread across the week and you must have experience of processing payroll from start to finish.

Main duties of the job

As Finance Manager you will be responsible for processing pay and pensions, inputting data, making adjustments to pay, distributing pay related documents such as payslips, P45s, P60s. Other responsibilities include chasing outstanding monies, inputting invoices, paying invoices and other finance related duties

About us

Situated just outside the town centre we are a friendly, forward thinking team that support each other and pride ourselves on our excellent patient care (approx 12,000 patients)

We have 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 4 Nurses all supported by a fabulous long standing admin team.

We offer free onsite parking.

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 to £18 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4719-25-0001-FINANCE

Job locations

The Symons Medical Centre

25 All Saints Avenue

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6EL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Administering and processing payroll in compliance with all relevant contractual and government regulations.
  • Processing NHS Pension administration.
  • Process a variety of payroll components, including (but not limited to) overtime, starters and leavers and statutory payments.
  • Undertake general payroll and finance office duties.
  • Set up and maintain employee records in the payroll software.
  • Administer and submit finance claims, process third-party invoices, act as the point of contact for all queries, and provide reporting.
  • Liaise with colleagues within the organisation and establish and maintain excellent working relationships.
  • Perform validation checks after payroll production, including month-to-month variance reports.
  • Obtain relevant authorisations for salary payment runs, ensuring accurate records are kept.
  • Be responsible for processing staff expenses, handling claims, and dealing with related queries.
  • Provide support and advice in response to payroll queries.
  • Contribute to the development of the companys financial systems and procedures, as appropriate.
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard.
  • Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Administering and processing payroll in compliance with all relevant contractual and government regulations.
  • Processing NHS Pension administration.
  • Process a variety of payroll components, including (but not limited to) overtime, starters and leavers and statutory payments.
  • Undertake general payroll and finance office duties.
  • Set up and maintain employee records in the payroll software.
  • Administer and submit finance claims, process third-party invoices, act as the point of contact for all queries, and provide reporting.
  • Liaise with colleagues within the organisation and establish and maintain excellent working relationships.
  • Perform validation checks after payroll production, including month-to-month variance reports.
  • Obtain relevant authorisations for salary payment runs, ensuring accurate records are kept.
  • Be responsible for processing staff expenses, handling claims, and dealing with related queries.
  • Provide support and advice in response to payroll queries.
  • Contribute to the development of the companys financial systems and procedures, as appropriate.
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard.
  • Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience processing NHS finances is essential.
  • A good eye for detail and maintaining accuracy in payroll records.
  • Organised with good time management skills.
  • Initiative and a self-starter, able to organise own workload and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Able to cope with a busy workload.
  • Positive approach and calm under pressure.
  • Ability to form and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, contractors, suppliers, and others.
  • Ability to work constructively as part of a small team.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office and finance software packages, including Excel spreadsheets, Word, and internet systems such as email.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Desirable

Desirable

  • The ability to learn and develop skills quickly.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (Grade AC) or equivalent in English and Maths.

Desirable

  • Payroll Diploma.
  • Book-keeping qualifications.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience processing NHS finances is essential.
  • A good eye for detail and maintaining accuracy in payroll records.
  • Organised with good time management skills.
  • Initiative and a self-starter, able to organise own workload and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Able to cope with a busy workload.
  • Positive approach and calm under pressure.
  • Ability to form and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, contractors, suppliers, and others.
  • Ability to work constructively as part of a small team.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office and finance software packages, including Excel spreadsheets, Word, and internet systems such as email.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Desirable

Desirable

  • The ability to learn and develop skills quickly.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (Grade AC) or equivalent in English and Maths.

Desirable

  • Payroll Diploma.
  • Book-keeping qualifications.

Employer details

Employer name

The Symons Medical Centre

Address

The Symons Medical Centre

25 All Saints Avenue

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6EL


Employer's website

https://www.thesymonsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Symons Medical Centre

Address

The Symons Medical Centre

25 All Saints Avenue

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6EL


Employer's website

https://www.thesymonsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paula Jones

frimleyicb.smcpracticemanager@nhs.net

01628626131

Details

Date posted

26 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 to £18 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4719-25-0001-FINANCE

Job locations

The Symons Medical Centre

25 All Saints Avenue

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 6EL


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