Job summary
Hourly Rate: £14.27
18.75 hours a week
Oak Tree Surgery is seeking a reliable and detail-orientedPart-Time Finance Support Officerto join our friendly and supportive primary care team.
This role is ideal for someone with strong financial administration skills and familiarity with the latest accounts and payroll Apps and software, who is looking for flexible working hours within an GP practice environment.
Main duties of the job
Finance Support Officer
Responsible to:Deputy Practice Manager
Job Purpose
The Finance Support Officer will provide day-to-day finance and payroll support to Oak Tree Surgery. The post holder will ensure financial records are accurate, payroll is processed correctly and on time, and financial procedures comply with NHS and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll and Financial Administration
Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner usingSage Payroll
Maintain payroll records including starters, leavers, pensions, statutory payments, and deductions
Maintain and update financial records usingXero accounting software
Process invoices, payments, and expense claims
Carry out bank reconciliations and support cash flow monitoring
Prepare the monthly practice enhanced services claims
Accounts and Reporting
Assist with the preparation of monthly and year-end financial reports
Support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking
Liaise with external accountants, payroll providers, and other relevant organisations
Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails
Compliance and Confidentiality
Ensure compliance with NHS financial policies and statutory regulations
Handle sensitive financial and staff information confidentially and securely
Provide finance-related support to the Practice Business Manager as required
About us
Oak Tree Surgery is an EMIS practice in modern building with ample parking and easy access to the M4, the Vale of Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the Brecon Beacons. We have 18,000 patients, 15 Gps and 42 staff serving the Bridgend and Vale area. We enjoy working collaboratively with our neighboring practices as part of Pen Y Bont Health Limited.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance Support Officer
Responsible to:Deputy Practice Manager
Job Purpose
The Finance Support Officer will provide day-to-day finance and payroll support to Oak Tree Surgery. The post holder will ensure financial records are accurate, payroll is processed correctly and on time, and financial procedures comply with NHS and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities- See Key Roles above
Skills and Experience
Essential
Experience usingSage Payroll
Experience usingXero accounting software
High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Desirable
Experience of working inNHS primary care or a GP practice
Knowledge of NHS pensions and funding streams
Experience supporting audits or financial reviews
Personal Attributes
Trustworthy and professional
Flexible and adaptable
Strong communication skills
Proactive and able to use initiative
Job description
Job responsibilities
Finance Support Officer
Responsible to:Deputy Practice Manager
Job Purpose
The Finance Support Officer will provide day-to-day finance and payroll support to Oak Tree Surgery. The post holder will ensure financial records are accurate, payroll is processed correctly and on time, and financial procedures comply with NHS and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities- See Key Roles above
Skills and Experience
Essential
Experience usingSage Payroll
Experience usingXero accounting software
High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Good organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Desirable
Experience of working inNHS primary care or a GP practice
Knowledge of NHS pensions and funding streams
Experience supporting audits or financial reviews
Personal Attributes
Trustworthy and professional
Flexible and adaptable
Strong communication skills
Proactive and able to use initiative
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience using Xero accounting software
- High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Desirable
- Experience using Sage Payroll
- Experience of working in NHS primary care or a GP practice
- Knowledge of NHS pensions and funding streams
- Experience supporting audits or financial reviews
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE C and above in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in Finance or Business and Finance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience using Xero accounting software
- High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Desirable
- Experience using Sage Payroll
- Experience of working in NHS primary care or a GP practice
- Knowledge of NHS pensions and funding streams
- Experience supporting audits or financial reviews
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE C and above in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in Finance or Business and Finance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).