Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance

Finance Assistant

The closing date is 17 August 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to contribute your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

A fantastic opportunity to join our Finance team and be a part of the overall vision of Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance has become available, and we are currently seeking a driven and dedicated individual to fill the role of Finance Assistant.

In this position, you will support us with achieving our goals, while also contributing to the overall success of our organisation.

If youre excited by the prospect of tackling new challenges, collaborating with a dynamic team, and helping shape the future of our organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new chapter in your career.

Main duties of the job

  • Process purchase invoices, obtain relevant approvals and resolve queries that may arise.
  • Set up new suppliers
  • Processing expenses and purchase orders.
  • Suppliers payment run.
  • Raise sales invoices and distribute to customers and NHS organizations.
  • Liaise with commissioners to secure funding on time and accordance with contractual agreement.
  • Post and allocate income received against the sales ledger and general ledger ensuring all unknown items are investigated and resolved.
  • Monthly production of Debtors and Creditors analysis.
  • Assist in production of month end and year end.
  • Staff Recharges to other Primary Care Networks.
  • Support and training non-finance staff with purchase orders.

About us

At Coventry and Rugby GP Alliance, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and continuous learning. As a member of our team, youll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change within our industry.

We take pride in offering a robust range of benefits to support our employees, including

  • Annual Leave - Enjoy 27 days of annual leave for full-time employees, in addition to bank holidays.
  • Sick Pay - Our enhanced sick pay policy ensures you are supported during times of illness.
  • Pension Scheme - Access to the NHS pension scheme to secure your financial future.
  • Enhanced Maternity Leave - We provide generous maternity leave to support new parents.
  • Paternity Leave - We also offer paternity leave to allow new fathers to bond with their newborns.
  • Blue Light Discounts - Take advantage of exclusive discounts available for our staff. After probation you can make an expense claim for the price of your blue light discount card and receive full reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Network - Access support through our employee advice network for personal and professional challenges 365 days a year 24/7
  • Internal Awards -We recognize and celebrate the achievements of our staff through internal awards.
  • Exclusive Discounts -Benefit from a variety of discounts that enhance your overall employee experience.

We are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for all our employees.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,095 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0046-25-0075

Job locations

1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf

Sandy Lane

Coventry

CV1 4JU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Accounts

  • Process purchase invoices, obtain relevant approvals and resolve queries that may arise.
  • Set up new suppliers
  • Processing expenses and purchase orders.
  • Suppliers payment run.
  • Raise sales invoices and distribute to customers and NHS organizations.
  • Liaise with commissioners to secure funding on time and accordance with contractual agreement.
  • Post and allocate income received against the sales ledger and general ledger ensuring all unknown items are investigated and resolved.
  • Monthly production of Debtors and Creditors analysis.
  • Assist in production of month end and year end.
  • Staff Recharges to other Primary Care Networks.
  • Support and training non-finance staff with purchase orders.

Specific Behaviors

  • Can Do attitude towards tasks
  • Willing to learn new skills and undertake training and personal development as necessary
  • Flexible across hours of work when required
  • Empathetic and understanding towards people and their needs
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change in a proactive and constructive approach
  • Able to exercise discretion and be diplomatic

Personal Development

  • The post-holder will participate in any training program implemented by the organization as part of this employment, such training to include:
  • Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
  • Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
  • Take personal responsibility for mandatory training to be kept in date and up to date.

Dimensions

  • Good communication skills with a range of people, both internally and externally.
  • Good team working skills.
  • Good presentation skills with the ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience.
  • Good administration and organizational skills.
  • Able to maintain accurate administration records and/or in-house administration systems.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize own workload and work to tight time scales.
  • Ability to use own initiative to resolve problems within the context of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Accounts

  • Process purchase invoices, obtain relevant approvals and resolve queries that may arise.
  • Set up new suppliers
  • Processing expenses and purchase orders.
  • Suppliers payment run.
  • Raise sales invoices and distribute to customers and NHS organizations.
  • Liaise with commissioners to secure funding on time and accordance with contractual agreement.
  • Post and allocate income received against the sales ledger and general ledger ensuring all unknown items are investigated and resolved.
  • Monthly production of Debtors and Creditors analysis.
  • Assist in production of month end and year end.
  • Staff Recharges to other Primary Care Networks.
  • Support and training non-finance staff with purchase orders.

Specific Behaviors

  • Can Do attitude towards tasks
  • Willing to learn new skills and undertake training and personal development as necessary
  • Flexible across hours of work when required
  • Empathetic and understanding towards people and their needs
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change in a proactive and constructive approach
  • Able to exercise discretion and be diplomatic

Personal Development

  • The post-holder will participate in any training program implemented by the organization as part of this employment, such training to include:
  • Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
  • Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
  • Take personal responsibility for mandatory training to be kept in date and up to date.

Dimensions

  • Good communication skills with a range of people, both internally and externally.
  • Good team working skills.
  • Good presentation skills with the ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience.
  • Good administration and organizational skills.
  • Able to maintain accurate administration records and/or in-house administration systems.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize own workload and work to tight time scales.
  • Ability to use own initiative to resolve problems within the context of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English

Desirable

  • Ambition to pursue finance training & qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Purchase and Sales ledger experience
  • Accurate data input
  • Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and present data
  • Some working knowledge on nominal ledgers and working with complex transactions.

Desirable

  • Xero Accounting Software
  • Microsoft Office
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English

Desirable

  • Ambition to pursue finance training & qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Purchase and Sales ledger experience
  • Accurate data input
  • Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and present data
  • Some working knowledge on nominal ledgers and working with complex transactions.

Desirable

  • Xero Accounting Software
  • Microsoft Office

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

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance

Address

1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf

Sandy Lane

Coventry

CV1 4JU


Employer's website

https://www.coventryrugbygpalliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry And Rugby GP Alliance

Address

1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf

Sandy Lane

Coventry

CV1 4JU


Employer's website

https://www.coventryrugbygpalliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,095 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0046-25-0075

Job locations

1 The Boiler House, Electric Wharf

Sandy Lane

Coventry

CV1 4JU


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