Accounts Assistant

Job summary

Suffolk Primary Care is a group of GP practices delivering excellent patient care across Suffolk. We are seeking a motivated and reliable accounts assistant to join our shared services finance team. The vacancy is for between 30 to 37.5 hours a week, however, this may be negotiable for the right candidate.

This role supports the financial operations of our growing primary care organisation and offers flexible working arrangements, splitting time between working at Combs Ford Surgery and remote home working.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance functions, ensuring financial processes run smoothly and efficiently across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Daily maintenance of bank transaction reconciliations
• Monthly downloads of finance files, such as bank statements and PCSE statements
• Daily review/maintenance of both finance and sales email inboxes
• Assist in the maintenance of daily cashflows
• Accurate input of supplier invoices and staff expenses onto Xero for both SPC and PCN
• Preparing and processing bi-weekly payment runs, as well as any other payments as and when required
• Reviewing payable accounts to ensure accuracy compared to supplier statements
• Accurate posting of PCSE drug and income statements
• Raising of adhoc sales invoices for both SPC and PCN
• Review debtors and follow up with customers for timely payment of overdue invoices on a monthly basis
• Complete reconciliations of petty cash and bank statements on a monthly basis
• Complete monthly reconciliations of prepayments, accrued expenses and deferred income, and raise the appropriate journals
• Record and submit claims to PCSE for practice income, including, but not exhaustive to, rent, water and business rates
• Monthly completion of bank balance worksheet
• Assist the Head of Finance and Finance Team Leader with other adhoc tasks where required
• Undertake any other duties or responsibilities which may be reasonably requested.

About us

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors and staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits of working with SPC:

NHS Pension Scheme:

• Defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• Family benefits, including adult dependents & children's pensions
• Ill health benefits
• 23.7% employer contribution

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme:

• Low monthly payments, no deposit, no credit check
• Fully comprehensive insurance, servicing, tyres & breakdown cover
• Up to £2,000 annual SPC contribution (subject to conditions)

Flexible Working Arrangements:

• GP remote working options to accommodate personal commitments

Additional Benefits:

• Eye care vouchers
• Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light Card for new starters
• Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
• High street discounts via our online portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, and gym memberships

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth and well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.