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Hastings and St. Leonards PCN: Financial Administrator / Bookkeeper

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Job summary

We are seeking a skilled bookkeeper/financial administrator to join our rapidly expanding Primary Care network. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the company's financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and providing financial reports as required. The bookkeeper/financial administrator will work closely with the PCN management team, member practices and commissioning organisations to ensure the organisation's financial operations are efficient, effective, transparent and compliant.

Main duties of the job

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of the company's transactions, including accounts payable and receivable for a number of different projects, payroll, and general ledger entries.
  • Process invoices and payments, including reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
  • Raise invoices to the commissioners and manage incoming payments, including chasing missed or erroneous payments
  • Prepare and process payroll for employees, including tax and benefit deductions.
  • Generate and analyse financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to ensure the accuracy of financial data, to present regularly to the organisations finance committee.
  • Maintain compliance with all financial regulations and ensure that financial procedures are followed by all staff.
  • Communicate financial information to the PCN management member practices ICB and other stakeholders, as needed.
  • Participate in budget planning and forecasting, including monitoring expenses and revenue trends.
  • Manage the company's financial accounts and banking relationships.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

About us

Hastings and St. Leonards Primary Care Network is a large PCN comprising 8 GP practices that serve a population of 100,000 patients. The network team works closely with each of the constituent practices to provide collaborative services, resolve shared problems and explore shared opportunities. The PCN team includes a dedicated infrastructure of Clinical Directors, Practice Representatives, Operational and Financial Management and Clinical and Non-Clinical Service teams including Covid Vaccination, Health Coaching, Clinical Pharmacy, First Contact Physiotherapy, Social Prescribing and Occupational Therapy.

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 to £30,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0301-23-0007

Job locations

126 Bexhill Road

St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex

TN38 8BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of the company's transactions, including accounts payable and receivable for a number of different projects, payroll, and general ledger entries.
  • Process invoices and payments, including reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
  • Raise invoices to the commissioners and manage incoming payments, including chasing missed or erroneous payments
  • Prepare and process payroll for employees, including tax and benefit deductions.
  • Generate and analyse financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to ensure the accuracy of financial data, to present regularly to the organisations finance committee.
  • Maintain compliance with all financial regulations and ensure that financial procedures are followed by all staff.
  • Communicate financial information to the PCN management member practices ICB and other stakeholders, as needed.
  • Participate in budget planning and forecasting, including monitoring expenses and revenue trends.
  • Manage the company's financial accounts and banking relationships.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of the company's transactions, including accounts payable and receivable for a number of different projects, payroll, and general ledger entries.
  • Process invoices and payments, including reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
  • Raise invoices to the commissioners and manage incoming payments, including chasing missed or erroneous payments
  • Prepare and process payroll for employees, including tax and benefit deductions.
  • Generate and analyse financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to ensure the accuracy of financial data, to present regularly to the organisations finance committee.
  • Maintain compliance with all financial regulations and ensure that financial procedures are followed by all staff.
  • Communicate financial information to the PCN management member practices ICB and other stakeholders, as needed.
  • Participate in budget planning and forecasting, including monitoring expenses and revenue trends.
  • Manage the company's financial accounts and banking relationships.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The role is suitable for a candidate with excellent organisation, who is able to take responsibility for a set of regular tasks and carry these out autonomously. The person must be able to solve problems and develop and maintain relationships with individuals and groups. The candidate should be able to demonstrate:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Xero essential, though advanced training can be provided.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in healthcare or related industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with healthcare financial regulations and compliance is a plus.
  • Training can be provided
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The role is suitable for a candidate with excellent organisation, who is able to take responsibility for a set of regular tasks and carry these out autonomously. The person must be able to solve problems and develop and maintain relationships with individuals and groups. The candidate should be able to demonstrate:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Xero essential, though advanced training can be provided.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in healthcare or related industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with healthcare financial regulations and compliance is a plus.
  • Training can be provided

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Family Healthcare

Address

126 Bexhill Road

St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex

TN38 8BL


Employer's website

https://www.ifhfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Family Healthcare

Address

126 Bexhill Road

St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex

TN38 8BL


Employer's website

https://www.ifhfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Manager

Jon Merrick

hastingspcn.recruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 to £30,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0301-23-0007

Job locations

126 Bexhill Road

St. Leonards-on-sea

East Sussex

TN38 8BL


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