Job summary
We are looking for a skilled
individual to provide an efficient and effective financial accounting and
claims service.
The successful candidate
will have experience working in a financial environment with a finance
related qualification. Applicants should also have knowledge of accounting
software and finance systems.
We offer a friendly working
environment in an organisation with a supportive and developmental ethos.
For more information . . .
visit us at www.seatonparkmedicalgroup.co.uk or email carolyn.heads@nhs.net or call01670 611241
Closing Date: 3 February 2025
Interview Date: 18 February 2025
Seaton Park Medical Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Main duties of the job
Provision of an efficient and
effective financial accounting and claims service.
Operating and administering the
Practices payroll, payment and banking system.
Supporting the Practice manager with
aspects of corporate finance.
Operating systems and processes that
support financial claims and reporting.
About us
The practice
philosophy is rooted in a culture of care. Everyone working within the
practice is committed to the NHS, to the provision of a high-quality service
and to respect and value for our patients and each other.
We are a friendly, welcoming and
inclusive team who enjoy working together.
The Practices aim to be a top-quality
healthcare team is supported by our values: working in partnership with our
patients, quality, innovation, fairness, continuous learning and a supportive
team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The scope of the job lies within the Finance function and includes particular responsibility for the
administration of the Practices financial and claims systems.
Personal Aspects:
Working in a self directed and self-managed way, taking responsibility for organising activities from
planning/scheduling through to completion.
Organising, prioritising and managing own workload in a busy and pressured environment.
Being able to accept and deal with responsibility.
Using ones own initiative to suggest solutions to organisational problems.
Recognising the boundaries for autonomous decision-making and where more senior assistance
must be sought.
Working in a rapidly changing environment.
Adapting the role in response to the changes in the NHS.
Adhering to the values of the Practice.
Organisational Aspects:
Operating and administering the Practices payroll, payment and banking system.
Supporting the Practice manager with aspects of corporate finance. Operating systems and processes that support financial claims. Reporting on analysis of spend, asset audit and verification.
Please see the attached job description for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The scope of the job lies within the Finance function and includes particular responsibility for the
administration of the Practices financial and claims systems.
Personal Aspects:
Working in a self directed and self-managed way, taking responsibility for organising activities from
planning/scheduling through to completion.
Organising, prioritising and managing own workload in a busy and pressured environment.
Being able to accept and deal with responsibility.
Using ones own initiative to suggest solutions to organisational problems.
Recognising the boundaries for autonomous decision-making and where more senior assistance
must be sought.
Working in a rapidly changing environment.
Adapting the role in response to the changes in the NHS.
Adhering to the values of the Practice.
Organisational Aspects:
Operating and administering the Practices payroll, payment and banking system.
Supporting the Practice manager with aspects of corporate finance. Operating systems and processes that support financial claims. Reporting on analysis of spend, asset audit and verification.
Please see the attached job description for a full overview of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to maintain confidential data in a secure manner.
- Able to work in a changing environment.
- Personal integrity and loyalty.
- High degree of personal motivation.
- Confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Team player.
- Professional manner and organised approach.
- Positive, optimistic attitude.
- Well presented.
- Able to work on own initiative.
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Logical, methodical and organised approach to working.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to use own initiative and work with little supervision.
- Able to work flexibly in a changing environment as part of a team.
- Work well under pressure and able to plan own workload to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to analyse and draw conclusions from data.
- Ability to produce financial reports in a wide range of different formats depending on the target audience e.g. tables, graphs, pie charts etc.
- Demonstrable and proven planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise according to the needs of the organisation.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years experience of working in a financial environment.
- Knowledge of accounting software.
- Knowledge and experience operating finance systems e.g. payroll, payments, banking.
- Knowledge and experience of accounting policies and standards.
- Use of analytical skills to interpret data.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Sage accounting software.
- Good understanding of accounting concepts and their application in the
- NHS Finance Regime.
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualification / NVQ 5 in a Finance related subject, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience gained through work in Primary Care equivalent to Diploma.
Physical
Essential
- Able to work long periods on a PC.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged, frequent periods.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to maintain confidential data in a secure manner.
- Able to work in a changing environment.
- Personal integrity and loyalty.
- High degree of personal motivation.
- Confidentiality and trustworthiness.
- Team player.
- Professional manner and organised approach.
- Positive, optimistic attitude.
- Well presented.
- Able to work on own initiative.
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Logical, methodical and organised approach to working.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to use own initiative and work with little supervision.
- Able to work flexibly in a changing environment as part of a team.
- Work well under pressure and able to plan own workload to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to analyse and draw conclusions from data.
- Ability to produce financial reports in a wide range of different formats depending on the target audience e.g. tables, graphs, pie charts etc.
- Demonstrable and proven planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise according to the needs of the organisation.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years experience of working in a financial environment.
- Knowledge of accounting software.
- Knowledge and experience operating finance systems e.g. payroll, payments, banking.
- Knowledge and experience of accounting policies and standards.
- Use of analytical skills to interpret data.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Sage accounting software.
- Good understanding of accounting concepts and their application in the
- NHS Finance Regime.
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT qualification / NVQ 5 in a Finance related subject, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience gained through work in Primary Care equivalent to Diploma.
Physical
Essential
- Able to work long periods on a PC.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged, frequent periods.
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.
