Job summary
Having grown rapidly both in supporting our PCNs and in the clinical services we provide we are looking to grow our finance team, this role brings the opportunity to work autonomously but with support and development from our Head of Finance and Lead Management Accountants.
Proposed salary: Band 5.1 – 5.12 on the ABC pay scale, which is equivalent to £28, £35,214.59 per annum dependent on experience (pro rata)
Hours of work: Part time – 22.5 – 30 hours per week
Tenure: Permanent
Base: Hybrid – home working with attendance at ABC HQ as required in Horley, Surrey
About Alliance for Better Care CIC
Alliance for Better Care CIC is a GP Federation that unites 47 NHS GP practices across 12 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues as well as their patients, to transform how healthcare is managed within the community.
As a membership organisation, our focus is to work in partnership with our members and help them to improve the provision of General Practices in the local area.
Our strength lies not just in our ability to connect all areas of primary care, but also in the way we support and strengthen the role primary care plays in the rest of the system. We're a bridge between our practices and the wider healthcare network.
Our Values
· We innovate
If we can do something better, we should.
· We are honest
Even when it is difficult.
· We care
And put the patient first.
· We are inclusive
We listen and we act.
· We deliver
And we're known to like a challenge
Primary duties and areas of responsibility
Day-to-Day Bookkeeping
o Maintain accurate records of financial transactions using accounting software (Xero).
o Process invoices, receipts, payments, and bank reconciliations.
o Manage accounts payable and receivable.
o Inter-company accounts reconciliation
o Maintain petty cash
o Be point of contact with bank liaison
Financial Reporting
o Assisting with preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports (accruals/prepayments)
o Support budget monitoring and variance analysis.
Support to Finance Team
o Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, customers).
o Provide administrative support for audits and year-end processes.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of UK financial systems and business requirements e.g tax, national insurance, pensions
* Excellent written and verbal interpersonal/communication skills
* Organised administrative skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
* Strong communication
* Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
* Self-motivated
* Resilient
* Honest
* Flexibility
* Commercial awareness
Desirable criteria
* NHS administration understanding of organisation, priorities, workflows, training requirements
* Ability to learn new processes and systems, including new IT systems.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of a full range of Business and Administration procedures acquired through NVQ Level 3 or proven practical experience.
Desirable criteria
* Part or fully qualified AAT or qualified by experience
* SystmOne Clinical Systems
Experience
Essential criteria
* Scheduling and Diary Management
* Financial workflow experience - payroll, invoices, budget tracking
* High level use in Microsoft Office software
* Experience of working in an office environment
* Able to use own initiative within agreed protocols
* Ability to work as an effective team member
Desirable criteria
* Use of accounting software Xero
* Experience of working within business administration and financial processes
* Experience of creating pivot tables and using VLookups/XLookups
* Accurate and confident minute taking at meetings involving multi disciplinary teams
* NHS Primary Care experience
* SystmOne use
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,321.79-£35,214.59 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 – 30 per week
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you have knowledge of a full range of Business and Administration procedures acquired through NVQ Level 3, or proven practical experience?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horley RH6 7BL